untrimmed

Untrimmed is an adjective meaning not trimmed or not subjected to trimming. It denotes state, condition, or appearance that has not been altered by removal of excess material, length, or edges. The term can describe physical objects, natural growth, or processes that have not undergone planned reduction or finishing. In everyday use, untrimmed conveys a sense of natural, unedited, or unprocessed condition.

In personal grooming, untrimmed refers to hair, beards, nails, or body hair that has not been cut or styled. In horticulture and landscaping, untrimmed plants, hedges, or lawns show ongoing growth without pruning. In textiles or crafts, untrimmed fabric edges or untrimmed borders may indicate raw or unfinished borders. In media and editing, untrimmed footage or manuscripts have not been edited or excerpted, presenting the original length or version.

Untrimmed can carry aesthetic or practical implications: untrimmed vegetation may appear wild or natural; planned maintenance aims to move from untrimmed to trimmed for safety, accessibility, or appearance. The contrast with trimmed is common in descriptions of gardens, garments, or data handling. Etymologically, it derives from un- plus trim, with related forms including trimmed, trimming, and trim.