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
  • A bit later, a shaggy-haired knight would win the final competition, beat his chest, and throw a triumphant fist in the air as his section screamed for him.
    — Alessandra Schade, Vanity Fair, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Barring some sort of unforeseen cataclysm, Inevitability has reared its great, shaggy head.
    — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 27 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • Two portraits of a woman thought to be Isabella—one by the painter Lorenzo Costa, another attributed to Il Cavazzola or Giulio Campi—depict her with a hairy little white dog, who was perhaps Aura, or, if not, one of her relatives.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2026
  • This is executed through the use of varying shades of gray throughout the Field Boot’s upper, which combines a nubuck base with hairy suede overlays and a padded calf leather collar.
    — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • Put those old friends to good use with sweet potato in this silky smooth soup.
    — Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Wear them with a silky midi skirt now, then switch to trousers or sweater dresses as the weather cools down.
    — Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 26 Oct. 2026

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“Unshorn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unshorn. Accessed 2 Nov. 2026.

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