undress

[uhn-dres]

verb (used with object)

undressed, undrest, undressing. 

1. to take the clothes off (a person); disrobe.

2. to remove the dressing from (a wound, sore, etc.).

3. to strip or divest of or as if of a covering; expose.

   to undress a pretense.

verb (used without object)

undressed, undrest, undressing. 

1. to take off one's clothes.

noun

1. dress of a style designed to be worn on other than highly formal or ceremonial occasions; informal dress as opposed to full dress.

2. dress of a style not designed to be worn in public; dishabille; negligee.

   She couldn't receive guests in such a state of undress.

3. the condition of being unclothed; nakedness.

adjective

1. of or relating to clothing of a style less formal than full dress.

   undress uniform.

2. characterized by informality of dress, manners, or the like.

   an undress dinner party.

undress

verb

1. to take off clothes from (oneself or another)

2. (tr) to strip of ornamentation

3. (tr) to remove the dressing from (a wound)

noun

1. partial or complete nakedness

2. informal or normal working clothes or uniform

adjective

1. characterized by or requiring informal or normal working dress or uniform

Word History and Origins

Origin of undress¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; un- ² + dress

Example Sentences

This summer, the report revealed that 45 claims against Wallace had been substantiated, including one of unwelcome physical contact and three of being in a state of undress.

From BBC

This summer, the report upheld more than 40 claims against Wallace including one of unwelcome physical contact and three of being in a state of undress.

From BBC

He replaces Wallace, who was sacked in July after a report upheld 45 allegations about his conduct on MasterChef, including one of unwelcome physical contact and three of being in a state of undress.

From BBC

Screenshots taken before the Facebook group was removed appeared to show pictures of women in various states of undress, sometimes asleep or during intimate moments.

From BBC

Glasgow Sheriff Court heard both depicted her in a "state of undress", without her knowledge or consent.

From BBC

Related Words

• disrobe 
• unmask