undyed

Everyday

Undyed means not coloured with dye; still its natural colour, like undyed wool or cotton. tree →

In the lessons

In art, textiles and science lessons: natural fibres before dyeing, undyed yarn, eco-friendly clothes. It tells the reader a material is plain and natural. In shops: «undyed wool», «undyed cotton».

Examples

• The sheep's wool was undyed and creamy white. tree →
• We bought undyed cotton bags to decorate in art. tree →
• Undyed yarn looks natural and soft. tree →
• Natural honey is undyed – its colour comes from the flowers. tree →
• Some people prefer undyed hair. tree →
• The class dipped undyed fabric into beetroot juice. tree →

Note

Spelling: «un-» + «dyed» (from «dye», colour), not «undied» (from «die»). «Dyed» and «died» sound the same – a homophone trap.