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unhemmed

unhemmed

7.2
Cloth with raw edges that can fray
  • adjective
  • /ʌnˈhɛməd/
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  • The dress was unhemmed and looked quite rough.

Examples

  • The tailor advised me to leave the edges of the fabric unhemmed for a more bohemian look.

  • She wore an unhemmed dress that gave her outfit a casual look.

  • The tailor noticed the unhemmed sleeves and offered to fix them.

  • After washing, the unhemmed edges of the fabric began to fray.

  • She prefers her curtains unhemmed for a casual look.

  • She wore a trendy blouse with unhemmed sleeves that created a casual vibe.

  • The dress I bought had unhemmed edges, giving it a raw, unfinished appeal.

Synonyms

untrimmed
vsunhemmed
1 3.8

Not cut and kept messy, like a beard or hedge

refers specifically to raw unfinished edges rather than general untidiness
unfaced
vsunhemmed
  • Specialized
8.3

Without an outer covering or finished surface

uses a folded edge finish rather than an added outer layer

Antonyms

finished
2 1.0

Complete and no longer needing work

How Finished

finished
2 1.0
tailored
1 4.0
unhemmed
7.2
frayed
6 4.1

Surface Forms

unhemmed positive

Morphology

unhemmed = hemmed (transparent) = un + hem + ed

The word 'unhemmed' transparently means 'not hemmed', directly referring to unfinished edges.

Etymology

Unhemmed comes from un- meaning 'not' and hem meaning the sewn edge of cloth. So an unhemmed sleeve is 'not finished with a hem' and has a raw edge where the threads can come loose.