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
“Oh, come on, Gilly—” “No. Can’t comb my hair. I’m going for the Guiness Record for uncombed hair.”
From "The Great Gilly Hopkins" by Katherine Paterson
