unsexed
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: //ʌnˈsɛkst//
KK: /ʌnˈsɛkst/
adjective
Definition
Describing something that is not identified or categorized by gender.
Example
The unsexed plants were difficult to classify in the study.
Conversation
Did you notice that the new species of fish we saw was unsexed?
Yeah, I found that really interesting!
It’s cool how they can’t tell the genders yet.
Right? It makes studying them a lot more intriguing!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
genderless
neutral
ungendered
Antonyms
gendered
male
female
verb
Definition
To remove the sexual characteristics or qualities from someone or something.
Example
The scientist unsexed the plants to study their growth without gender influence.
Tense Forms
Past: unsexed
Past Participle: unsexed
Conversation
Did you know that some plants can be unsexed to promote better growth?
Really? I had no idea that was even possible!
Yeah, it helps them focus on producing healthier fruits.
Root Explanation
Unsexed → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "sex" (from Latin "sexus", meaning gender or sex). The word "unsexed" means not having a defined gender or sex.
Memory Tip
Think of 'not' ('un-') having a defined 'gender' ('sex') — that's why unsexed means lacking a specific sex.
Visually Confused Words
unisexed
unvexed
unspeed
sexed
unstewed
unspewed
unspeedy
unskewed