Undressed Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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undressed

[ʌnˈdrɛst ]

Definitions

^{Context #1 | Adjective}

in a state of being without clothes

Not wearing any clothes or not fully clothed.

Synonyms

bare, naked, stripped, unclothed.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
undressed	Typically used to describe someone who has partially or completely removed their clothing, often in a private or preparatory context. She quickly got undressed and put on her pajamas He undressed before getting into the shower
naked	Describes someone completely without clothes, often implying vulnerability or exposure. This word can have a negative or more intense emotional connotation. He felt naked without his glasses The children were playing naked in the garden
bare	Often used to describe parts of the body that are exposed or not covered by clothing. It can also describe objects or spaces that lack covering or decoration. She walked barefoot across the bare floor His bare arms were exposed to the cold wind
unclothed	A formal or literary term for not wearing any clothes. It's a less common and more neutral way of describing someone without clothing. The statue of the unclothed warrior stood proudly in the museum She felt uncomfortably unclothed in the revealing dress
stripped	Used to describe someone or something that has had clothing or covering forcefully removed. It carries a more aggressive or negative connotation. The suspect was stripped of his clothes during the search The abandoned building was stripped of its valuables

Examples of usage

She was undressed, ready for bed.
He stood undressed in front of the mirror.
I felt uncomfortable being undressed in public.

^{Context #2 | Verb}

remove clothes from

To remove one's clothes or someone else's clothes.

Synonyms

disrobe, strip, unclothe, unrobe.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
undressed	Commonly used to describe someone who is not wearing their clothes or has just taken them off. Can be neutral or slightly informal. He undressed quickly to get into the shower She found him half undressed when she entered the room
strip	Usually carries a more intense or deliberate connotation, often used in the context of removing clothes completely. Can have negative or explicit connotations. He stripped down to his underwear before jumping in the pool The performer began to strip on stage
disrobe	Often used in more formal or clinical settings, such as in a doctor's office or changing rooms. Can also be used in literary contexts. Please disrobe and put on the gown provided The actor disrobed for the scene
unclothe	A less common and somewhat archaic term for removing clothes. May be used in literary or poetic contexts. The artist unclothed the statue to reveal its beauty In the story, the hero unclothed to blend in with the villagers
unrobe	Similar to 'disrobe,' this is often used in more formal or ceremonial contexts, especially involving formal robes or garments. The judge unrobed after the court session ended Priests unrobe after the service

Examples of usage

She undressed quickly and jumped into the shower.
He undressed the baby gently before changing its diaper.

Translations

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Origin of 'undressed'

The word 'undressed' originated from the Old French word 'desreisier', meaning 'to strip'. Over time, the prefix 'un-' was added to indicate the reversal of the action, leading to the modern usage of 'undressed'. The term has been used in English since the 14th century to describe the state of being without clothes or the act of removing clothing.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,954, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.

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