as in shaggy
covered with or as if with hair
the sight of their unshorn heads is something that these male recruits will not see during their basic training
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Recent Examples of unshorn
Devout members of the Sikh faith are expected to keep their beards unshorn or avoid trimming them to display their commitment to their religion.
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James Queallystaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2023
Baptized Sikhs are required to carry or maintain the five articles of the Sikh faith: kesh (unshorn hair), kara (steel bracelet), kanga (small wooden comb), kachera (undershorts) and a kirpan (resembling a knife or sword).
—Brahmjot Kaur, NBC News, 26 Sep. 2022
The organization also pointed to its 2014 survey that found Sikh children who have articles of their faith such as turbans, other head coverings and unshorn hair are bullied at a rate of 67%.
—Mj Slaby, The Indianapolis Star, 26 Feb. 2022
Unlike Samson, the unshorn hair on me and my son is a reminder of our strength, but not the source of it.
—Vanessa Hua, Time, 3 Nov. 2021
Six women raise their hands, flashing thick thatches of unshorn underarm hair.
—Washington Post, 17 June 2021
Many practicing Sikhs are visually distinguishable by their articles of faith, which include the unshorn hair and turban.
—Casey Smith, Fox News, 18 Apr. 2021
Keeping it unshorn and tied up in a turban is a key tenet of his religion.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN, 27 May 2021
James Queallystaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2023
Baptized Sikhs are required to carry or maintain the five articles of the Sikh faith: kesh (unshorn hair), kara (steel bracelet), kanga (small wooden comb), kachera (undershorts) and a kirpan (resembling a knife or sword).
—Brahmjot Kaur, NBC News, 26 Sep. 2022
The organization also pointed to its 2014 survey that found Sikh children who have articles of their faith such as turbans, other head coverings and unshorn hair are bullied at a rate of 67%.
—Mj Slaby, The Indianapolis Star, 26 Feb. 2022
Unlike Samson, the unshorn hair on me and my son is a reminder of our strength, but not the source of it.
—Vanessa Hua, Time, 3 Nov. 2021
Six women raise their hands, flashing thick thatches of unshorn underarm hair.
—Washington Post, 17 June 2021
Many practicing Sikhs are visually distinguishable by their articles of faith, which include the unshorn hair and turban.
—Casey Smith, Fox News, 18 Apr. 2021
Keeping it unshorn and tied up in a turban is a key tenet of his religion.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN, 27 May 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unshorn
Adjective
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Head out onto the water to sail around the archipelago, keeping your eyes peeled for breaching minke whales and bearded seals, as well as shaggy muskoxen—one of the few megafauna to survive the Ice Age—and Arctic wolves patrolling the shoreline.—
Chloe Berge,
Outside Online,
17 June 2025
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For the occasion, Taylor-Johnson kept his curls shaggy.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
16 June 2025
Adjective
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The larvae are usually about an 1/8-inch long, tan and covered in hairy bristles.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
22 June 2025
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This isn’t the first time that forest-dwelling creatures inspired by Nordic folklore have become a global pop-culture sensation in the form of collectible hairy figurines that are grotesque and cute at the same time.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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Coco Jones leans into soft-glam, using bronzed lids and radiant finishes to complement her silky vocals.—
Essence,
Essence,
27 June 2025
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Soft, stretchy, and silky smooth, AirEssentials is definitely worth the hype.—
Jessica Kasparian,
SELF,
25 June 2025
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