uncrossed

American  

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

adjective

1. not crossed.

2. not marked with a line across.

   to leave one's t's uncrossed.

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Etymology

Origin of uncrossed

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

Example Sentences

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

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

The lines will need to get uncrossed in a hurry if the Steelers want to pull off an upset that would give their postseason chances a massive shot.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 22, 2021

Foster intimacy by maintaining eye contact and arranging your body to be open—legs uncrossed or crossed toward the person you’re speaking with, arms by your sides or on your lap.

From Slate • Aug. 13, 2019

He had twitched, hugged himself, crossed and uncrossed his legs, scratched his arms and jiggled at a terrific frequency that suggested advanced jitters or vast amounts of caffeine.

From New York Times • Sep. 10, 2018

She uncrossed her arms slowly, trying on this new knowledge, testing it against her sense of things.

From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez