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
  • He was done with being shaggy — this would be an album of precision.
    — Josephine Reisman, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2026
  • One of the villain’s henchmen was a small, shaggy blue creature with a long drooping snout and a sour expression that lived in a cigar box.
    — Niranjana Rajalakshmi, Popular Science, 24 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Hirta is Latin for hairy, and the plant’s stems do feel rough to the touch.
    — Sheryl DeVore, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026
  • For millions of years, Pacific mastodons — huge, hairy relatives of modern elephants — roamed a vast and lush range that included California, Oregon, the northern Rocky Mountains and parts of Mexico.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Several minutes in garlicky olive oil then transform them into silky ribbons that tangle easily with the pasta.
    — Carla Lalli Music, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Sep. 2026
  • To no surprise, celebrity MUA Tina Turnbow relied on Armani Beauty to create Russell’s glam, including the brand’s iconic skinlike foundation, silky concealer, and smoothing primer.
    — Anna Traver, InStyle, 21 Sep. 2026

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“Unshorn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unshorn. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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