uncrossed

/ˌʌnˈkrɒst/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌʌnˈkrɑːst/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌən-ˈkrȯs How to pronounce uncross (audio)/ (ame, mw)

uncrossed — adjective

  • uncrossedpositive
  • more uncrossedcomparative
  • most uncrossedsuperlative

1. with arms, legs, or fingers resting apart from each other rather than folded one

1.形容詞B1
釋義

with arms, legs, or fingers resting apart from each other rather than folded one over another

例句

Rania sat with her arms uncrossed, hands resting loosely in her lap.

sit + with [body part] uncrossed

The yoga teacher asked everyone to lie down with uncrossed legs.

同義詞
  • apart

    broader — means simply not touching, not specifically about limbs that could be crossed

  • open

    suggests warmth and receptiveness in body language, which 'uncrossed' alone does not imply

  • unfolded

    works for arms but sounds awkward for legs or fingers

反義詞
  • crossed

    the direct opposite: arms or legs folded over each other

  • folded

    implies limbs bent inward and overlapping

用法筆記

Typically describes a deliberate choice of relaxed posture rather than an accidental position.

常見錯誤

❌She uncrossed sitting on the chair.
✅She sat with her legs uncrossed on the chair.
💡'uncrossed' is an adjective here, not a verb; use it with 'sit', 'stand', or 'lie'.

2. describes a cheque that has no parallel lines drawn across its face, meaning it

2.形容詞B2
釋義

describes a cheque that has no parallel lines drawn across its face, meaning it can be exchanged for cash directly rather than deposited in an account

例句

Rin handed over an uncrossed cheque so the vendor could get cash immediately.

uncrossed cheque — British banking term

An uncrossed cheque is riskier because anyone who finds it can take the money.

同義詞
  • open

    sometimes used for 'open cheque' in the same banking context, though less precise

反義詞
  • crossed

    a cheque with two parallel lines, requiring it to be paid into an account

用法筆記

Specific to British and Commonwealth banking systems. In US English this distinction is less familiar and the term 'uncrossed check' is rarely encountered.

3. still showing its original text or marks, with no line drawn through them to can

3.形容詞B2
釋義

still showing its original text or marks, with no line drawn through them to cancel or delete

例句

The uncrossed items on the shopping list were the ones Tamar still needed to buy.

uncrossed items — items not yet struck off a list

Lauren checked the document and found her name was still uncrossed on the attendance sheet.

同義詞
  • unstruck

    less common; carries the same meaning of not having a line through

  • undeleted

    broader — covers digital deletion as well as physical crossing-out

反義詞

用法筆記

Distinguish from sense 2 (CHEQUE): this sense applies to any written text, name, or mark that has not been cancelled with a line.

常見錯誤

❌The uncrossed cheque contained an error.' (confusing with sense 2 — meaning the cheque text was not struck out).
✅The name on the list was still uncrossed.
💡Use this sense only when talking about text or marks that have not been deleted with a line.

4. having no bridge, route, or crossing point by which one can get to the other sid

4.形容詞C1
釋義

having no bridge, route, or crossing point by which one can get to the other side

例句

The uncrossed river stretched for miles with no bridge in sight.

uncrossed river — no bridge or ford available

The uncrossed desert had claimed many travellers over the centuries.

同義詞
  • impassable

    much more common; describes any terrain that cannot be travelled through

  • uncrossable

    specifically means cannot be crossed, and is more frequent than 'uncrossed' in this sense

反義詞
  • crossed

    having a bridge, ford, or traversable route across

用法筆記

Rare and somewhat literary. In everyday speech people are more likely to say 'uncrossable' or describe the obstacle differently ('a river with no bridge').

uncrossed — verb