uncombed

Example Sentences

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Growing uncut, uncombed hair into dreadlocks is a symbol of devotion and spiritual growth for Rastafarians.

From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026

They also let their hair grow, uncombed, into dreadlocks.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 2, 2023

Left un-sheared, an all-natural lawn contains grasses of wildly varying heights, more akin to an unruly, uncombed head of hair right after a long night's sleep.

From Salon • Sep. 30, 2022

Lines are drawn on the screen to determine whether someone’s fingernail or uncombed hair was offside while the world holds its breath to see if a goal should stand.

From Slate • May 8, 2021

Gerald and Lydia think nothing, in the mornings, when he and Maxine join them downstairs in the kitchen, their hair uncombed, seeking bowls of cafe au lait and toasted slices of French bread and jam.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri