ongedraaid

Ongedraaid is a Dutch adjective meaning not twisted, not turned, or not unwound. Literally it conveys the sense of something being in a state of non-rotation or non-twisting, and it is formed with the prefix on- attached to the past participle gedraaid (twisted/turned) of draaien (to turn).

In textile contexts ongedraaid can describe fibers, yarns, or threads that have not undergone twisting or spinnig, resulting in a straighter or looser condition compared with twisted material. In a figurative sense, the term is used occasionally to characterize ideas, plans, or narratives that are straightforward, unmanipulated, or uncomplicated by complex plotting.

The use of ongedraaid as a metaphor is not widespread in formal reference works, and it tends to appear in literary or opinion contexts where a stark, unembellished tone is desired. It is not a standard technical term across disciplines and should be understood within Dutch-language usage or as a poetic coinage in prose.

There is no widely recognized entity, place, or organization named Ongedraaid, and the term does not denote a conventional concept in science or industry. When encountered, it is typically read as either a literal description in a textile or mechanical sense or as a metaphor for simplicity and transparency.

See also: untwisted, unwound, unspun, Dutch adjectives indicating negation of a state.