Definition

Describing grass or plants that have not been cut or trimmed.

Example

The unmown field was full of wildflowers and tall grass.

Conversation

Have you seen the backyard lately?

Yeah, it's really getting overgrown and looks so unmown.

I know, I should probably do something about it this weekend.

Definitely! A little mowing will make a huge difference.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unmown → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "mown" (the past participle of "mow", which comes from Old English "māwan", meaning to cut down grass or grain). The word "unmown" means not cut down or not mowed.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') having to do with grass that has not been 'cut down' ('mown'). This helps you remember that 'unmown' refers to grass that remains uncut.

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