Unhedged

adj, verb

adj, verb ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    simple past and past participle of unhedge form-of, participle, past
Adjective
  1. 1
    Without a hedge. not-comparable

    "After splashing mile after mile along straight, unhedged roads, between stretches of sodden heather […]"

  2. 2
    Not hedged; not offset or counterbalanced. not-comparable

    "A hedge fund is supposed to hedge against market movements by unhedged instruments."

Example

More examples

"After splashing mile after mile along straight, unhedged roads, between stretches of sodden heather […]"

Etymology

From un- + hedged.

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