Stubbled

Pronunciation: /ˈstʌbəld/

Definitions of stubbled

adjective describing the presence of short, stiff hairs or bristles on the skin

Example Sentences

A1 He has a stubbled chin.

A2 The farmer's face was stubbled from working in the sun all day.

B1 She preferred the stubbled look on her partner's face.

B2 The actor grew a stubbled beard for his latest role.

C1 The artist's stubbled appearance added to his mysterious aura.

C2 The stubbled texture of the fabric gave it a unique and rugged look.

Examples of stubbled in a Sentence

formal The man had a neatly stubbled chin, giving him a sophisticated look.

informal He always looks good with his stubbled face.

slang I love the rugged stubbled look on him.

figurative The field was stubbled with leftover wheat stalks after the harvest.

Grammatical Forms of stubbled

• past tense: stubbled
• plural: stubbles
• comparative: more stubbled
• superlative: most stubbled
• present tense: stubble
• future tense: will stubble
• perfect tense: have stubbled
• continuous tense: is stubbling
• singular: stubble
• positive degree: stubbled
• infinitive: to stubble
• gerund: stubbling
• participle: stubbled

Origin and Evolution of stubbled

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'stubbled' originated from the Old English word 'stybb', meaning stump or base.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'stubbled' evolved to describe the rough, short growth of hair or plants left after being cut or shaved.