scrubbed

[ skruhb-id ]

adjective

, Archaic.

1. stunted; scrubby.

Other Words From

• un·scrubbed adjective
• well-scrubbed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of scrubbed¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; scrub ² + -ed ³

Example Sentences

Some of that is a product of an educational system scrubbed clean of inconvenient history and basic civics lessons by conservative lobbyists and politicians.

From Salon

Meanwhile, nearly every trace of Ohtani’s former team has been mercilessly scrubbed from the city.

From Los Angeles Times

Comparing the segment that aired to a video recorded by an attendee, CNN found that Trump's more rambling answers and occasional lies were scrubbed from the final product.

From Salon

Following the hearing examiner’s reversal, all of McBride’s shots will be considered “in policy” by the department and any mention of the commission’s previous decision will be scrubbed from her personnel file.

From Los Angeles Times

Censors have been cracking down on any source of financial frustration - vocal online posts are promptly scrubbed, while influencers have been blocked on social media for flaunting luxurious tastes.

From BBC

Related Words

• delayed
• negotiated
• postponed