Definition

Describing something, usually fabric or clothing, that has not been washed or cleaned.

Example

He wore an unlaundered shirt to the meeting, which made a poor impression.

Conversation

I can't believe you wore that shirt again.

What’s wrong with it? It's just a little unlaundered.

A little? It looks like you’ve been living in it for a week!

I know, I really need to do laundry this weekend.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unlaundered → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "launder" (from Old French *laver*, meaning to wash). The word "unlaundered" means not washed or cleaned, particularly referring to clothing or fabric that has not been laundered.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') having been 'washed' ('launder') — that's why unlaundered means something that hasn't been cleaned.

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