Definition

Describing something that has not been cut back or trimmed, especially in relation to plants or trees.

Example

The unpruned bushes in the garden grew wildly and took up too much space.

Conversation

Have you seen my garden lately?

Yeah, I noticed it looks a bit wild.

I know! It's so unpruned that it's hard to see the flowers.

Maybe we should spend some time fixing it up this weekend.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unpruned → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "pruned" (from Old French *pruner*, meaning to trim or cut). The word "unpruned" means not trimmed or cut back, referring to plants or trees that have not been pruned.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') trimming or cutting ('pruner') a plant — that's why unpruned means a plant that hasn't been cut back.

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