unfolded

adjective

un·​fold·​ed ˌən-ˈfōl-dəd How to pronounce unfolded (audio)
Synonyms of unfoldednext
: not folded

Examples of unfolded in a Sentence

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Fold one corner down to create a triangle (the rest of the towel should remain unfolded and look like a rectangle attached to the triangle). Lauren Wellbank, Martha Stewart, 4 May 2026 The unfolded detail does not go unnoticed and is very much respected and appreciated. Greta Cross, USA Today, 5 Mar. 2026 Flexible layouts adapt apps to the unfolded screen, making multitasking feel more natural. Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Jan. 2026 The retelling of how that night and the chaotic days that followed unfolded is based on a historical review of unclassified government documents, archived news articles, books, interviews with researchers, and more. Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 28 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unfolded

Word History

First Known Use

1683, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unfolded was in 1683

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“Unfolded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unfolded. Accessed 14 May. 2026.

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