undressed

adjective

un·​dressed ˌən-ˈdrest How to pronounce undressed (audio)
: not dressed: such as
a
: partially, improperly, or informally clothed
b
: not fully processed or finished
undressed hides
c
: not cared for or tended
an undressed wound
undressed fields

Examples of undressed in a Sentence

I was undressed when the fire alarm went off. an undressed patient waiting to be examined by the doctor
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Word History

First Known Use

1535, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of undressed was in 1535

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“Undressed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/undressed. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

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undressed

adjective
un·​dressed ˌən-ˈdrest How to pronounce undressed (audio)
ˈən-
1
: partially dressed or wearing clothing that is ordinary or unsuitable
2
: not fully processed or finished
undressed hides
3
: not cared for or tended
an undressed wound
undressed fields

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