UNSEXED

castrated, unsexed

(adjective) deprived of sexual capacity or sexual attributes

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology 1

Adjective

unsexed (not comparable)

Not separated by sex.

Etymology 2

Verb

unsexed

simple past tense and past participle of unsex

Source: Wiktionary


UNSEX

Un*sex", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Unsexed; p. pr. & vb. n. Unsexing.] Etym: [1st pref. un- + sex.]

Definition: To deprive of sex, or of qualities becoming to one's sex; esp., to make unfeminine in character, manners, duties, or the like; as, to unsex a woman.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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22 April 2025

BRIGHT

(adjective) made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow; “bright silver candlesticks”; “a burnished brass knocker”; “she brushed her hair until it fell in lustrous auburn waves”; “rows of shining glasses”; “shiny black patents”


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