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

She crossed her arms to symbolize the chains of slavery, then uncrossed them in release.

From Washington Post • Aug. 24, 2019

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 sighed and uncrossed his long legs to stand up.

From "Darius the Great Is Not Okay" by Adib Khorram

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