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Unshaven: meaning, definitions and examples

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unshaven

 

[ ʌnˈʃeɪvən ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

personal appearance

Unshaven refers to the state of not having shaved, typically relating to facial hair. This term often signifies a casual or unkempt appearance. It can describe someone who has intentionally chosen to not shave for a certain look, or an individual too busy or disinterested to groom themselves properly. Being unshaven can be interpreted in various cultural contexts, sometimes associated with a rebellious attitude or a laid-back lifestyle.

Synonyms

bearded, rough, scruffy, unkempt

Examples of usage

  • He showed up to the meeting unshaven.
  • After the weekend camping trip, he looked unshaven and rugged.
  • The artist wore an unshaven look, embodying the bohemian lifestyle.

Translations

Translations of the word "unshaven" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sem fazer a barba

🇮🇳 बेतरतीब दाढ़ी वाला

🇩🇪 unrasiert

🇮🇩 belum bercukur

🇺🇦 неголений

🇵🇱 nieogolony

🇯🇵 無精ひげの

🇫🇷 mal rasé

🇪🇸 sin afeitar

🇹🇷 traşsız

🇰🇷 면도하지 않은

🇸🇦 غير حليق

🇨🇿 neoholený

🇸🇰 neoholený

🇨🇳 没剃须的

🇸🇮 neobrit

🇮🇸 ósköpuð

🇰🇿 жиделеп жүрген

🇬🇪 არაპრანჭული

🇦🇿 qırxılmamış

🇲🇽 sin afeitar

Etymology

The word 'unshaven' comes from the prefix 'un-', which is used to indicate negation, and 'shaven', the past participle of the verb 'shave'. The verb 'shave' originates from the Old English 'sceafan', meaning 'to cut off, to remove hair', which is derived from Proto-West Germanic '*skaban'. The prefix 'un-' is of Germanic origin, indicating the opposite or absence of something. Therefore, 'unshaven' literally means 'not having been shaved'. The term has been in use since at least the early 1800s and has evolved in its cultural significance over time, often reflecting societal attitudes towards grooming and masculinity.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,759, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.