Unshaven Meaning in English
word
ənˈʃeɪvən
uhn-SHAY-vuhn
ʌnʃˈeɪvən
un-SHAY-vuhn
Definition
When someone's beard, mustache, or facial hair has not been shaved; looks like they haven't shaved recently.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly describes men, either positive (stylish) or negative (messy). Often paired with 'look', e.g., 'He looked unshaven.' Common in casual or slightly critical descriptions, rarely formal. Not used for completely bearded men.
Spanish: sin afeitar - sin rasurarPortuguese (BR): por fazer - sem barbearPortuguese (PT): por fazer - sem barbearChinese (Simplified): 未刮胡子的Chinese (Traditional): 未刮鬍子的Hindi: बिना शेव किया हुआArabic: غير محلوقBengali: অদাঁড়ি-kata - কণ্টকিতRussian: небритыйJapanese: 無精髭 - 髭を剃っていないVietnamese: chưa cạo râuKorean: 면도를 안 한 - 수염이 깎이지 않은Turkish: tıraşsızUrdu: بے شیو - بغیر حجامت کےIndonesian: belum bercukur
Example Sentences
He came to work unshaven today.
basic
His unshaven face looked tired.
basic
Why are you unshaven this morning?
basic
He had that attractive, slightly unshaven look.
natural
After a week of camping, everyone was a bit unshaven.
natural
You can tell he's been busy—he's totally unshaven.
natural