Definition

Not tangled or clumped together, often used to describe hair or fibers that are smooth and free-flowing.

Example

After brushing her hair, it looked soft and unmatted.

Conversation

I just got my new carpet, and it's still unmatted from the packaging.

That’s exciting! I love the look of an unmatted carpet.

Yeah, it feels so fresh and new right now.

Just wait until it gets some traffic; it will look amazing!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unmatted → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "matted" (from Old English "mætan", meaning to entangle or mat). The word "unmatted" means not entangled or not formed into a mat.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') being added to 'entangled' ('matted') — that's why unmatted means something that is not tangled or matted together.

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