unstuck

adjective

un·​stuck ˌən-ˈstək How to pronounce unstuck (audio)
: able to move freely : no longer stuck
couldn't get the wheel unstuck
Phrases
come unstuck or become unstuck
1
: to stop being stuck to something
The wallpaper became unstuck from the wall.
2
: to be brought into a state of disarray, discomposure, or incoherence
The deal came unstuck.

Examples of unstuck in a Sentence

We couldn't get the steering wheel unstuck.
Recent Examples on the Web
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Jim Cramer says there’s only one way Amazon stock will get unstuck. Paulina Likos, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2025 But without phones, when students get stuck, they’ll be forced to figure out how to get unstuck on their own. Gail Cornwall, The Atlantic, 25 Aug. 2025 Being aware of this inner conflict can help everyone get unstuck quicker, rather than remain indefinitely frozen. Nicole Lipkin, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025 Cincinnati housing market tilting in buyers' favor in 2025 As inventory levels continue to come unstuck and mortgage rates dip, more home sellers in the Cincinnati area may be forced to negotiate sales prices and offer incentives because buyers will have more options. Randy Tucker, The Enquirer, 3 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for unstuck

Word History

First Known Use

1911, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unstuck was in 1911

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“Unstuck.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unstuck. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.

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