unbuttoned

adjective

un·​but·​toned ˌən-ˈbə-tᵊnd How to pronounce unbuttoned (audio)
1
a
: not buttoned
b
: not provided with buttons
2
: not under constraint : free and unrestricted in action and expression
the musicians' unbuttoned energy

Examples of unbuttoned in a Sentence

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It can be styled in endless ways: buttoned fully for extra sophistication, layered with a sweater on top for warmth, or left unbuttoned for an effortless coastal grandma look. Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 24 Aug. 2025 The 21-year-old victim fell asleep in the backseat of Chami's car after a late night at a Galveston saloon and reportedly woke up in the front seat of his car parked near a school with her shorts unbuttoned. Alexandra Koch , Brooke Taylor, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2025 Curtis wore white pants, a black T-shirt, and an unbuttoned blue denim shirt and accessorized (well, used) a cane, apparently due to an injury. Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 5 Aug. 2025 Tie it in the front, tuck it in, or leave it unbuttoned for a lowkey vibe. Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 18 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for unbuttoned

Word History

First Known Use

1583, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of unbuttoned was in 1583

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“Unbuttoned.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unbuttoned. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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unbuttoned

adjective
un·​but·​toned ˌən-ˈbət-ᵊnd How to pronounce unbuttoned (audio)
1
a
: not buttoned
b
: not provided with buttons
2
: free and unrestricted in action or expression
the musician's unbuttoned energy

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