undyed

adjective

un·​dyed ˌən-ˈdīd How to pronounce undyed (audio)
Synonyms of undyednext
: not dyed
undyed wool

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pieces of undyed leather
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Only the lengthwise, or warp, yarns are dyed, while the crosswise, or weft, yarns remain undyed, giving denim its characteristic blue face and lighter underside. — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Oct. 2026 And because an undyed fabric can become any wash, Triarchy no longer has to commit to color months in advance, and fabric minimums no longer dictate the amount of product a brand must make. — Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026 The California lifestyle brand launched denim in three silhouettes made with an unbleached, undyed fabric. — ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026 By the 1600s, Dutch and British merchants discovered a growing interest in Europe for undyed, breathable fabrics and began to set up roots in Channai, exporting madras to the continent and selling at a premium. — Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for undyed

Word History

First Known Use

1538, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of undyed was in 1538

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“Undyed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/undyed. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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