undressed

adjective

un·​dressed ˌən-ˈdrest How to pronounce undressed (audio)
: not dressed: such as
a
: partially, improperly, or informally clothed
b
: not fully processed or finished
undressed hides
c
: not cared for or tended
an undressed wound
undressed fields

Examples of undressed in a Sentence

I was undressed when the fire alarm went off. an undressed patient waiting to be examined by the doctor
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The full detail of this extensive work would be on display in the film’s ending — the camera circling an undressed Orlok on top of Ellen Hutter (Lily-Rose Depp) as the rising sun starts streaming in the bedroom window. Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 2 Jan. 2025 Available in black and red, there’s no chance anyone will accuse you of being undressed! Kat Romero, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024 The director’s cut particularly features plenty of gazing shots of an undressed Boone. Jordan Crucchiola, Vulture, 12 June 2024 The first look: a simple, white, thigh-skimming shirtdress echoed the dressed yet undressed sensibility, followed by a series of looks that continued to riff on the classic men’s white shirt. Jasper Brown, WWD, 28 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for undressed 

Word History

First Known Use

1535, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of undressed was in 1535

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“Undressed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/undressed. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.

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undressed

adjective
un·​dressed ˌən-ˈdrest How to pronounce undressed (audio)
ˈən-
1
: partially dressed or wearing clothing that is ordinary or unsuitable
2
: not fully processed or finished
undressed hides
3
: not cared for or tended
an undressed wound
undressed fields

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