Synonyms of unshorn

unshorn

adjective

ˌən-ˈshȯrn 

as in shaggy

covered with or as if with hair

the sight of their unshorn heads is something that these male recruits will not see during their basic training

Synonyms & Similar Words

• shaggy
• hairy
• silky
• hirsute
• woolly
• furred
• bristly
• brushy
• cottony
• fluffy
• furry
• fleecy
• bearded
• rough
• stubbly
• fuzzy
• stubbled
• whiskered
• bewhiskered
• mustachioed
• downy
• nappy
• linty

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• bald
• shorn
• hairless
• glabrous
• smooth
• shaven
• shaved
• beardless
• furless

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of unshorn

Devout members of the Sikh faith are expected to keep their beards unshorn or avoid trimming them to display their commitment to their religion. — James Queallystaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2023

The organization also pointed to its 2014 survey that found Sikh children who have articles of their faith such as turbans, other head coverings and unshorn hair are bullied at a rate of 67%. — Mj Slaby, The Indianapolis Star, 26 Feb. 2022

Unlike Samson, the unshorn hair on me and my son is a reminder of our strength, but not the source of it. — Vanessa Hua, Time, 3 Nov. 2021

Six women raise their hands, flashing thick thatches of unshorn underarm hair. — Washington Post, 17 June 2021

Keeping it unshorn and tied up in a turban is a key tenet of his religion. — Harmeet Kaur, CNN, 27 May 2021

Many practicing Sikhs are visually distinguishable by their articles of faith, which include the unshorn hair and turban. — Casey Smith, Fox News, 18 Apr. 2021