untrimmed

/ʌnˈtrɪmd/ (bre, ipa) · /ʌnˈtrɪmd/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌən-ˈtrimd/ (ame, mw)

untrimmed — adjective

  • untrimmedpositive
  • more untrimmedcomparative
  • most untrimmedsuperlative

1. Not having been cut or clipped to make it tidy, neat, or properly shaped — for e

1.形容詞B1
釋義

Not having been cut or clipped to make it tidy, neat, or properly shaped — for example, hair, a beard, fingernails, a hedge, or grass that a person has let grow without shortening it.

例句

Beatrix decided to wear her hair long and untrimmed for the wedding.

untrimmed + hair

The hedge along Feng's garden gate looked wild and untrimmed after the summer rains.

同義詞
  • unkempt

    Focuses on the messy, disordered look; can apply to general appearance beyond just lack of cutting — 'unkempt hair' also suggests it is tangled, not just long.

  • overgrown

    Used especially for plants and vegetation; suggests the growth has gone well past a tidy state — 'an overgrown garden' is more extreme than 'an untrimmed hedge'.

  • shaggy

    Describes hair or fur that is long and rough; often has a friendly or affectionate tone — 'a shaggy dog', 'shaggy bangs'.

反義詞
  • trimmed

    The direct opposite — describes something that has been cut or clipped to make it neat.

  • neat

    Describes a clean, tidy state that may result from trimming but covers a broader sense of order.

文法句型

untrimmed + noun

look/remain/stay + untrimmed

用法筆記

Most often describes hair, beards, mustaches, fingernails, hedges, or grass that has not been shaped or shortened. For hair, 'untrimmed' usually implies the person chose to let it grow, rather than that they neglected it.

常見錯誤

❌His untrimmed room was a mess.
✅His room was a mess.
💡'untrimmed' applies only to things that are normally cut or clipped for neatness, not to general mess or untidiness.
❌He wore an untrimmed shirt.
✅He wore an untrimmed beard.
💡'untrimmed' is used for hair, nails, or plants, not for fabric or clothing.

2. Of meat, still having the fat, skin, bone, or other parts that a cook normally r

2.形容詞B2
釋義

Of meat, still having the fat, skin, bone, or other parts that a cook normally removes before preparation — for example, untrimmed beef brisket still has a thick fat cap, and untrimmed chicken thighs still have the skin attached.

例句

The chef uses untrimmed beef bones to make a rich, flavorful broth.

untrimmed + beef bones

Baraka bought untrimmed lamb chops because they cost less per kilogram.

同義詞
  • unprocessed

    A broader term; describes food that has not been changed from its natural state, which may include but is not limited to not having fat cut off.

  • whole

    Describes meat sold in large, un-sectioned pieces rather than individual trimmed cuts; 'whole chicken' vs 'chicken breast'.

反義詞
  • trimmed

    The opposite — describes meat that has had excess fat, skin, or bone removed before sale.

  • dressed

    Used in butchering for meat (especially poultry and game) that has been cleaned and prepared, with unwanted parts removed.

文法句型

untrimmed + meat noun

buy/sell/cook + untrimmed + meat noun

用法筆記

Used in cooking and butchering contexts. Untrimmed meat is often cheaper per kilogram and may be preferred for slow-cooking, broth-making, or recipes where the fat adds flavor. Many supermarkets sell both trimmed and untrimmed cuts.

常見錯誤

❌I bought untrimmed vegetables from the market.
✅I bought untrimmed beef from the butcher.
💡'untrimmed' for food is used almost exclusively for meat and fish, not for fruits or vegetables.
❌The untrimmed steak was raw in the middle.
✅The steak was raw in the middle.
💡'untrimmed' refers to leftover fat/skin/bone, not to doneness or freshness.