UNDRESSED


Meaning of UNDRESSED in English

“+ adjective

Etymology: Middle English, from un- (I) + dressed, past participle of dressen to dress — more at dress

1. : not dressed: as

a. : disarranged, ungroomed

with hair undressed and clothing in disarray she bore down like an avenging fury

b. : rough , unfinished

undressed granite

undressed hides

c. : left without medication, bandage, or dressing

an undressed wound

d. : untended , untrimmed

undressed grounds

an undressed vine

e. : left without sauce, garnish, or condiment — used of foods

f. : prepared so as not to deteriorate but not fully processed or ready for use — used of game fish, game animals, or hides

2.

a. : not clothed or not fully clothed : nearly or altogether naked

b. : not ordered or prepared for public presentation or appearance : not arranged to be seemly, persuasive, or attractive

man's undressed thoughts — C.T.Ryan

3.

a. : wearing informal or ordinary dress

b. : not properly dressed

Webster's New International English Dictionary.      Новый международный словарь английского языка Webster.