clean shaven

Without facial hair

Clean shaven describes a face without beard or mustache—freshly shaved or habitually kept that way.

The term distinguishes from stubble, beards, or other facial hair: He arrived at the interview clean shaven.

Also spelled clean-shaven.

grooming

razor

Blade for removing hair

  • bladeFlat cutting edge
  • foamBubble-filled substance
  • gelWobbly semi-solid substance

aftershave · barber · moisturizer · balm · lotion · skincare · exfoliate · toner · grooming kit · straight razor

cultural

beardless

Having no facial hair

initiation · mourning · religious observance · rite of passage · military induction · transformation · renewal · fresh start · identity · conformity

appearance

smooth

Without roughness or difficulty

naked · glabrous · babyface · youthful · jawline · complexion · polished · sleek · refined · unblemished

professional

suit

Matched formal garments

office · executive · formal · dress code · headshot · military · pilot · food service · hospitality · conservative

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Opposites
facial hair presence

clean shavenbearded

Having facial hair

stubbly · mustachioed · unshaven · goateed · whiskered

grooming effort/maintenance

clean shavenunkempt

Untidy in appearance

scraggly · untrimmed · scruffy · grizzled · disheveled

Family

clean, shave, cleaning, cleaned, shaving, unclean, cleanliness, cleans, unshaven

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G