unbearded

A young man with an unbearded face looks into a mirror.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Lacking a beard: "unbearded" describes a person or animal that does not have a beard. This can refer to a man who is clean-shaven or naturally without facial hair, or to a young male who has not yet grown a beard.
   • Not having a beard-like growth: In a broader sense, "unbearded" can describe anything (such as a plant or an object) that lacks a beard-like feature, such as the bristles or awns on certain grains.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • The young actor was still unbearded, looking much younger than his age. (He had no facial hair.)
  • The goat was a female, so it was naturally unbearded. (The goat lacked a beard typical of some male goats.)
  • The farmer preferred unbearded wheat varieties because they were easier to harvest. (The wheat lacked the bristly awns or "beard.")

Advanced Usage

• "unbearded youth": a young man who has not yet grown facial hair, often symbolizing inexperience or youthfulness.
  • The unbearded youth was eager to prove his maturity. (The young man without a beard wanted to show he was grown up.)
• "unbearded face": a face that is smooth and without stubble or hair.
  • His unbearded face made him look fresh and clean. (His smooth face gave a tidy appearance.)

Variants and Related Words

• Bearded (adj): having a beard.
  • The bearded man sat quietly in the corner. (A man with facial hair.)
• Beardless (adj): a synonym for "unbearded," meaning without a beard.
  • The beardless boy was too young to shave. (He had no beard.)
• Unbeardedness (n): the state or quality of being without a beard.
  • His unbeardedness was a sign of his youth. (His lack of a beard indicated his age.)

Synonyms

• Beardless: lacking a beard.
• Smooth-faced: having a face without stubble or hair.
• Clean-shaven: having no beard or mustache, specifically because of shaving.
• Hairless: lacking hair, including facial hair.

Antonyms

• Bearded: having a beard.
• Hairy: covered with hair, especially facial hair.
• Stubbled: having short, rough facial hair (stubble).

Related Idioms

• "Unbearded and green": a phrase meaning young and inexperienced.
  • He was unbearded and green, but full of enthusiasm. (He was young and lacked experience.)
• "To be unbearded": to be in a state of youth or innocence.
  • In the old days, an unbearded man was often not taken seriously. (A man without a beard was seen as immature.)

Phrasal Verbs

• • He shaves every morning to remain unbearded. (He removes his facial hair to stay without a beard.)