uncrossed

American

[uhn-krawst, -krost] / ʌnˈkrɔst, -ˈkrɒst /

adjective

not crossed.
not marked with a line across.

to leave one's t's uncrossed.

Etymology

Origin of uncrossed

First recorded in 1550–60; un- ¹ + crossed

Example Sentences

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"Some lines have been crossed that cannot be uncrossed anymore," she said.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

Kyrylo Sakalo crossed and uncrossed his legs uncomfortably during an interview alongside his mother and grandmother and barely looked up from his cellphone.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 29, 2023

I love these people, but they crossed a line that can’t be uncrossed.

From Slate • Mar. 14, 2018

Team World’s captain, John McEnroe, crossed and uncrossed his arms like a college senior at his first job interview.

From New York Times • Sep. 22, 2017

I heard his white cup shatter against the floor as he uncrossed his legs, rising.

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison

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