unbuttoned

adjective

un·​but·​toned ˌən-ˈbə-tᵊnd 

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

Recent Examples on the Web

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

Rihanna again proved her cool mom status in a preppy skin-baring look featuring a nearly unbuttoned striped shirt, pleated skirt and stilettos with socks. —Michelle Lee, People.com, 14 July 2025

The Bronx star wore leather-on-leather — donning a skater skirt, unbuttoned jacket and sandle-boots. —Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 13 May 2025

Tie it in the front, tuck it in, or leave it unbuttoned for a lowkey vibe. —Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 18 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1583, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for unbuttoned

• buttoned

Kids Definition

unbuttoned

adjective

un·​but·​toned ˌən-ˈbət-ᵊnd 

1

a

: not buttoned

b

: not provided with buttons

2

: free and unrestricted in action or expression

the musician's unbuttoned energy