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
  • The shaggy golden Saint Berdoodle was killed on June 13 by an LAPD officer while bounding out of Marseille’s Canoga Park apartment.
    Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • Yeoh sported a shaggy platinum crop with dark roots peeping through, pairing her transformation with one of the brand’s signature skirt suits.
    Hannah Malach, InStyle, 7 July 2026
Adjective
  • New leaves frequently emerge reddish, and the plant may grow as a ground cover, shrub, or climbing vine with hairy aerial roots.
    Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 15 July 2026
  • This daring accessory was first debuted in Schiaparelli’s fall 2024 ready-to-wear collection, and the hairy tie has been making the rounds with other celebrities such as Selma Blair.
    Christian Allaire, Vogue, 6 July 2026
Adjective
  • Instead, the sweet juices from the fresh tomatoes combine with the starchy pasta water to create a silky coating for the noodles.
    Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 18 July 2026
  • This ingredient is absolute magic here, adding umami without the need for stock and a touch of silky starch to thicken the pan sauce.
    Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 July 2026

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“Unshorn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unshorn. Accessed 20 Jul. 2026.

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