unclipped

/'ʌn'klipt/

Thân thiện

The gardener left the unclipped rosebushes to grow naturally.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Not trimmed or cut: Describes something that has not been subjected to clipping, cutting, or shearing, and thus remains in its natural, full, or original length or state.
   • Not having a part removed by clipping: Specifically refers to items like tickets or coupons where a section is typically detached; an unclipped one is intact.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • The gardener preferred the wild look of the unclipped hedges.
  • She saved the unclipped coupon for future use.
  • The dog's unclipped fur kept it warm during the winter.

Advanced Usage

• "unclipped wings": A metaphorical phrase suggesting freedom or a lack of restrictions, often used in discussions about potential or liberty.
  • The new policy gave the research team unclipped wings to explore innovative ideas.

Variants and Related Words

• Clip (verb): To cut, trim, or shear.
• Clipped (adjective): Trimmed, cut short, or pronounced in a quick, precise manner.

Synonyms

• Untrimmed: Not made neat by cutting.
• Uncut: Not cut or edited; left whole.
• Intact: Not damaged or impaired; remaining whole.

Antonyms

• Clipped: Trimmed or cut.
• Trimmed: Made neat by cutting.
• Sheared: Cut off (hair, wool, etc.).

Related Phrases

• "unclipped and natural": Often used to describe a style or state that is left without artificial trimming.
  • The park maintains an area of unclipped and natural grassland for wildlife.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. not clipped
   • unclipped rosebushes
   • unclipped hair