uncrossed

[ uhn-krawst, -krost ]

adjective

1. not crossed. crossed.
2. not marked with a line across:

   to leave one's t's uncrossed.

Word History and Origins

Origin of uncrossed¹

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

Example Sentences

His sinewy hands were clenched on his knees, and his moccasined feet crossed and uncrossed themselves as the hearing progressed.

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The Commissioner fidgeted, crossed his knees, uncrossed them again, then turned on him suddenly.

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I had uncrossed my arms, which meant that I was now "visible" to rival vampires, one of whom had been slowly sneaking up on us.

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The Hopper's eyes opened wide and he crossed and uncrossed his legs nervously in his agitation.

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In nearly everyone the tracts remain uncrossed to some slight extent.

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