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Undressed

/ʌnˈdrɛst/

Meaning & Definition

verb

Past tense of undress; to remove the clothing from oneself or another.

After a long day, he undressed and slipped into bed.

To remove clothing from someone else.

The nurse gently undressed the patient for the examination.

adjective

Not wearing clothes; naked.

She felt vulnerable walking around the house undressed.

Not covered or exposed, particularly in terms of a surface.

The tree was undressed of all its leaves, leaving only bare branches.

Etymology

The word 'undressed' comes from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' combined with 'dressed', the past participle of 'dress' which means to put on clothing.

Common Phrases and Expressions

getting undressed

the act of removing one's clothing

play it undressed

to present oneself in a natural or unpretentious manner

undressed to the nines

dressed very elaborately; this can imply being uncovered or showing a lot

Related Words

dress

to put on clothing

clothe

to provide attire for; to cover with clothing

strip

to remove clothing

Slang Meanings

Caught without clothes

He was caught undressed when the door swung open.

In a vulnerable or exposed state

She felt undressed giving the presentation without her notes.