unstuck

adjective

un·​stuck ˌən-ˈstək How to pronounce unstuck (audio)
: 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.
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At some point, whatever is bottling up the Mets’ offense will come unstuck and the runs will come. Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 21 May 2025 Many of our engineers now rely on AI tools to get unstuck more quickly and make incremental improvements without waiting on others. Kunal Abichandani, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025 Read the full Virgo Daily Horoscope Libra (September 23 - October 22) Prepare to get unstuck! Usa Today, USA Today, 17 May 2025 Liverpool tried to funnel their attack into central areas but sometimes came unstuck as things got congested. Mark Carey, The Athletic, 8 Aug. 2024 See All Example Sentences for unstuck

Word History

First Known Use

1911, in the meaning defined above

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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 10 Jun. 2025.

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