unclipped
- adjective
- /ʌnˈklɪpt/
- He admired the garden's wild charm, where plants were allowed to grow unclipped and natural.
Examples
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The vine grew freely, with branches left unclipped and sprawling across the trellis.
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We're kind of looking and these can come unclipped and just kind of hang on to the side.
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The artist preferred her paintings to remain unclipped, showcasing the beauty in their raw form.
Synonyms
Left in its natural state without being cut or trimmed
With hair growing on the face
Not cut and kept messy, like a beard or hedge
Not cut, often describing hair or wool
A photo that is not cut or trimmed
Not cut into slices
Not cut into pieces, for example garlic or whole nuts
Not cut back so branches and leaves grow long
Not cut, with long grass or plants growing
An animal with thick natural wool or fur still on it
Having a smooth surface without cuts or marks
Antonyms
How Trimmed
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word unclipped comes from the small part un- meaning 'not' and the verb clip meaning 'to cut', as when you use scissors or clippers. So, unclipped means 'not cut' or left in a natural, untrimmed state.