Definition

Not tied or fastened securely.

Example

The untrussed package fell off the shelf and spilled its contents.

Conversation

Did you see the way that chicken was cooked?

Yeah, it looked so good, and it was completely untrussed!

I never knew it could taste so juicy without being tied up.

Right? It really lets the flavors soak in better that way.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Untrussed → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "trussed" (from Old French *trusser*, meaning to tie up or bundle). The word "untrussed" means not tied up or released from being bundled.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'not tied up' — 'un-' means not, and 'trussed' refers to being tied or bundled.

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