adj B2 Upper-Intermediate

undressed

Undressed (adj) means having taken one's clothes off, partly or completely. Example: “He was still undressed when the doorbell rang.”

adj

Having taken one's clothes off, partly or completely.

"He was still undressed when the doorbell rang."

Of a surface or material, not treated, finished, or prepared.

"The undressed stone gave the wall a rough, natural look."

How to use undressed

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishWithout clothes on, or (for materials) not yet finished or treated.

Common pairings

half undressed undressed stone undressed wound

Word forms

more undressed comparative, most undressed superlative

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Etymology

From un- plus dressed, the past participle of dress.

Rhymes for undressed

blessed dressed pressed assessed stressed obsessed recessed depressed professed repressed possessed oppressed

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Frequently asked questions

What does “undressed” mean?

The word “undressed” means having taken one's clothes off, partly or completely. In plain terms, without clothes on, or (for materials) not yet finished or treated.

How do you use “undressed” in a sentence?

Here is “undressed” used in a sentence: “He was still undressed when the doorbell rang.”

What part of speech is “undressed”?

“Undressed” is an adjective.

How many meanings does “undressed” have?

“Undressed” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: having taken one's clothes off, partly or completely.

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