Definition

Not cut or shortened; left in its natural state without any trimming.

Example

The untrimmed bushes in the garden looked wild and overgrown.

Conversation

Did you see my garden?

Yeah, it looks great, but the bushes are a bit untrimmed.

I know, I’ve been meaning to get to that.

No worries! It still looks nice and natural.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Untrimmed → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "trimmed" (from Old English "trimman", meaning to make neat or tidy). The word "untrimmed" means not made neat or tidy, indicating something that has not been cut or shaped.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') making something 'neat' or 'tidy' ('trimmed') — that's why untrimmed means it hasn't been made neat.

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