shorn

[US]/ʃɔːn/
[UK]/ʃɔrn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.past participle of shear
adj.having had hair or wool cut off; deprived of something

Phrases & Collocations

shorn sheep

shorn hair

shorn locks

shorn fields

shorn tree

shorn grass

shorn mane

shorn branches

shorn foliage

shorn wheat

Example Sentences

after being shorn, the sheep looked much lighter.

he felt shorn of his dignity after the incident.

the tree was shorn of its leaves by the harsh winter.

she shorn her long hair for a fresh start.

his shorn beard made him look much younger.

they shorn the hedges to maintain the garden's shape.

feeling shorn of options, he decided to take a risk.

the artist's shorn canvas revealed a new perspective.

the dog was shorn to prepare for the summer heat.

he felt shorn of his freedom after being grounded.

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