unshaven
/' n' eivn/
Definition
Adjective: Having facial hair that has not been recently removed with a razor; having a short growth of beard or stubble because shaving has not occurred.
Usage
The adjective "unshaven" describes the state of a person's face, typically a man's, when the beard or staryngeal hair has been allowed to grow for a period after the last shave. It implies a visible, often short, growth of hair. It is used attributively (before a noun) or predicatively (after a linking verb).
Examples
- He looked tired and unshaven after his long journey.
- The detective questioned the unshaven suspect.
- His chin was rough and unshaven.
Advanced Usage
- "Unshaven look": A style or appearance deliberately maintained by not shaving regularly.
- He sports an unshaven look that is popular among some actors.
Variants and Related Words
- Unshaved: A less common variant with the same meaning as "unshaven."
- Bearded: Having a full, grown beard, which is a more deliberate and longer state than "unshaven."
- Stubbly: Describing the rough texture of very short, new beard growth, often synonymous with "unshaven."
Synonyms
- Stubbly
- Unshorn (though this can apply more broadly to hair, not just facial hair)
- Bristly
Antonyms
- Clean-shaven
- Shaven
- Smooth-faced
Adjective
-
not shaved
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