Definition

Not having been shaved; having hair that has not been removed from the skin.

Example

He looked rugged with his unshaved face after the camping trip.

Conversation

Hey, why do you look so unshaved today?

I just didn't have time to groom this morning.

I get that, sometimes it's hard to keep up with everything.

Yeah, but I'll clean up before our outing this weekend!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unshaved → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "shaved" (from Old English "sceafan", meaning to cut off). The word "unshaved" means not having been cut or shaved, particularly in reference to facial hair.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') having been 'cut off' ('shaved') — that's why unshaved means not having been shaved.

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