Definition of unshornnext
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. James Queallystaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2023 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 Keeping it unshorn and tied up in a turban is a key tenet of his religion. Harmeet Kaur, CNN, 27 May 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unshorn
Adjective
  • There’s even a shaggy-bearded off-islander, an academic expert who has arrived to help find a solution.
    Andy Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 25 July 2026
  • The shaggy bovines of the plains and boreal forests were nearly hunted to extinction in a frenzy of killing that decimated their population.
    Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 20 July 2026
Adjective
  • Some plants are less likely to get eaten than others, namely, plants with strong fragrance and to a lesser extent, things that are hairy or heavily textured.
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 21 July 2026
  • Scope 3 is the big, hairy one to get your arms around, but for us Scope 1 is our own operations—not just our stores, but our manufacturing.
    Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 20 July 2026
Adjective
  • Pair a striped tee with your silky slip skirt, finishing the look with vacation-ready accessories—a raffia tote, flip-flops, and shield sunglasses.
    Alice Cary, Vogue, 24 July 2026
  • Greek yogurt creates a silky texture, while garlic, lemon juice, cumin, black pepper, and grated nutmeg deliver plenty of flavor.
    Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 23 July 2026

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“Unshorn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unshorn. Accessed 27 Jul. 2026.

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