Uncrossed Meaning in English
word · lemma: uncross
ʌnˈkrɔst
uhn-KRAWST
ʌnkɹˈɒst
uhn-KROST
Definition
Not crossed or having been moved from a crossed position into a regular or straight one. Often used for arms, legs, or lines.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used as an adjective, especially with 'arms', 'legs', and similar objects. Rarely used as a verb. Not common in everyday English but understood in context—often physical description ('sat with uncrossed legs').
Spanish: descrozado - sin cruzarPortuguese (BR): descruzadoPortuguese (PT): descruzadoChinese (Simplified): 已放开的（交叉的） - 已松开的（交叉的）Chinese (Traditional): 已放開的（交叉的） - 已鬆開的（交叉的）Hindi: अदूर्वेधित - बिना क्रॉस किएArabic: غير متشابك - غير متقاطعBengali: অপরিবর্তিত - খোলাRussian: нераскрещённый - не скрещённыйJapanese: 組んでいない - ほどかれたVietnamese: không bắt chéo - được thả raKorean: 꼬이지 않은 - 풀린Turkish: çapraz olmayan - çaprazı açılmışUrdu: غیرمشتبک - کھلاIndonesian: tidak bersilang - dilepaskan dari posisi menyilang
Example Sentences
She sat with her legs uncrossed.
basic
Please keep your arms uncrossed during the test.
basic
One line remained uncrossed on the map.
basic
He nervously uncrossed his arms when the boss walked in.
natural
Once her legs were uncrossed, she felt more comfortable.
natural
The wires must stay uncrossed to avoid short circuits.
natural