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untufted

untufted

9.7
Not having small groups of hair or feathers
  • adjective
  • /ʌnˈtʌftɪd/
  • Specialized
: sin mechones
  • The wildcat was easily identified by its untufted ears and spotted coat.

Examples

  • Unlike its tufted cousins, this plant produces untufted leaves that look remarkably smooth.

  • Collectors prefer the untufted variety for textile samples due to its even appearance.

  • This fabric is untufted.

  • The untufted design is quite appealing!

  • The wildcat was easily identified by its untufted ears and spotted coat.

  • Unlike its tufted cousins, this plant produces untufted leaves that look remarkably smooth.

  • Collectors prefer the untufted variety for textile samples due to its even appearance.

Synonyms

unadorned
vsuntufted
7 5.1

Plain in appearance with no decoration

is about lacking small clumps rather than simple plain looks
undecorated
vsuntufted
1 3.9

Plain and not having any extra things added to make it look nicer

is absence of small clumps rather than general lack of decoration
unornamented
vsuntufted
1 6.7

Plain and not decorated, like a simple room or building

is specifically about missing small clumps rather than general plainness
unbearded
vsuntufted
1 5.3

Without hair on the face or a tuft on plants and animals

is about missing small clumps of hair or fibres rather than general decoration

Antonyms

tufted
4 5.5

Having small bunches of hair or feathers on it

Surface Forms

untufted positive

Morphology

untufted = tufted (transparent) = un + tuft + ed

The meaning is directly built from 'tufted' by adding the negative prefix 'un-'.

Etymology

Untufted starts with un- meaning 'not' and the root tuft meaning 'a small bunch of hair or leaves', as in tufted cushions. So untufted describes something that does not have those little bunches, giving a smooth or even look.