Pronunciation: /ʌnˈʃɔrn/

Definitions of unshorn

noun a sheep or other animal that has not been sheared

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a sheep with unshorn wool in the field.

A2 The unshorn sheep looked fluffy and cute.

B1 The unshorn fleece was ready to be sheared off.

B2 The unshorn wool was soft and warm to the touch.

C1 The unshorn sheep had been grazing in the meadow for weeks.

C2 The unshorn fleece would soon be used to make luxurious garments.

adjective not having been cut or trimmed

Example Sentences

A1 The sheep's wool was unshorn and fluffy.

A2 The unshorn grass in the field swayed in the wind.

B1 The farmer decided to leave the sheep unshorn for the winter.

B2 The unshorn locks of hair gave him a wild and rugged look.

C1 The unshorn fleece was carefully sheared off the sheep.

C2 The unshorn wool was spun into luxurious yarn for knitting.

Examples of unshorn in a Sentence

formal The sheep's wool remained unshorn due to the unexpected storm.

informal She decided to leave her hair unshorn for a more natural look.

slang I'm loving the unshorn vibe of your new haircut!

figurative His unshorn loyalty to his friends is truly admirable.

Grammatical Forms of unshorn

past tense

unshorn

plural

unshorn

comparative

more unshorn

superlative

most unshorn

present tense

unshorn

future tense

will be unshorn

perfect tense

have been unshorn

continuous tense

is being unshorn

singular

unshorn

positive degree

unshorn

infinitive

to unshorn

gerund

unshorning

participle

unshorned

Origin and Evolution of unshorn

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'unshorn' originated from Old English, derived from the verb 'shorn' meaning to cut or shear.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'unshorn' has retained its original meaning of not having been cut or sheared, typically used in reference to hair or wool that has not been trimmed.