forgrown

/fɔrˈɡroʊn/

Definitions

1. verb

to grow or become overgrown, especially with weeds or vegetation

“The garden had to be forgrown after the family went on vacation and forgot to maintain it.”

2. noun

a place that has become overgrown with weeds or vegetation

“The forgrown field was difficult to traverse due to the tall grass and thistles.”

Synonyms

  • overgrown
  • overgrown with weeds
  • wild

Antonyms

  • cultivated
  • pruned
  • tended