adjective
- not treated with size (a substance used to fill pores in paper, textiles, or other materials)
- not arranged or sorted by size
Usage: technical; manufacturing
Examples
- The unsized paper absorbed the ink too quickly.
- Unsized fabric tends to shrink more when washed.
- The manufacturer shipped unsized bolts in mixed containers.
- Artists prefer unsized canvas for certain watercolor techniques.
- The unsized screws were difficult to organize.
- Unsized textiles require special handling during production.