How to Use untucked in a Sentence
untucked
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His shirt was untucked, his hair messy, and his voice shaky.
—Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 4 Oct. 2022
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It’s made from 100% cotton and can be worn tucked or untucked.
—Amanda Ogle, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2024
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Its easy classic fit that can be tucked or untucked is a plus.
—Maverick Li, Men's Health, 9 Jan. 2023
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Look for work shirts with a shorter hem too, so they can be worn untucked.
—Mike Richard, Men's Health, 6 May 2022
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Tuck it into a maxi skirt for a dressy look, or leave it untucked and pair it with wide-leg jeans.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025
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Look at the player, look at the clock, then the player, then the clock, his shirt half untucked, face red, sweating.
—Rich Hofmann, Philly.com, 30 Aug. 2017
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Dad comes out in his untucked dress shirt and wanders through the quiet rooms.
—Jean Garnett, The New Yorker, 10 July 2023
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The shirt can be tucked in or remain untucked, either way is chic.
—Allyson Portee, Forbes, 21 Apr. 2023
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The elastic waistband looks great with a shirt tucked or untucked — your choice!
—Amy Schlinger, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2023
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No more scurrying in with my shirt untucked or hair in a mess.
—Ellevate, Forbes, 28 Sep. 2021
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The 74-year-old wore an untucked, loose white button-up with a pair of jeans and black Converse sneakers.
—Liana Satenstei, Vogue, 9 July 2021
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Picture a button-down shirt left untucked, adorned with a wool coat.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 29 Jan. 2024
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Plumb power-posed in a deep blue jacket over an untucked black shirt paired with black slacks and stylish loafers.
—John Russell, People.com, 25 Feb. 2025
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Abassi was so thrilled with the response that his tuxedo shirt came untucked from his pants as his jumped up and down, waving to the rafters.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 20 May 2024
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This one is better left untucked, and better left chilling under the sun by the beach, or in the shadow of a palm tree.
—John Thompson, Men's Health, 9 Nov. 2022
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That could mean a blazer or chore jacket or even an untucked shirt with squared off tails (think guayabera) over trousers.
—New York Times, 24 June 2022
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Rob Kardashian wore a loose-fitting, untucked black dress shirt on the stand.
—Andrew Dalton, ajc, 28 Apr. 2022
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The expert fit will give you that desired untucked look (i.e. won’t bunch around your bottom area).
—Brad Lanphear, Men's Health, 7 Dec. 2022
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Designed to be worn tucked or untucked, this stretchy multi-season shirt is on rare sale in white.
—Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 20 Nov. 2024
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The shirt, untucked, had two pointed tails resembling a vest.
—Maggie Clancy, WWD, 15 Sep. 2024
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One was a sergeant with a shaved head whose uniform was half untucked and missing buttons, his necktie ripped and crooked.
—Luke Mogelson, The New Yorker, 10 Sep. 2022
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The minimalist bean burrito ($4) is the best of the best, with lush refried beans served in tortillas left untucked and open on the ends.
—Andi Berlin, The Arizona Republic, 1 July 2021
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His uniform was half untucked and missing buttons, and his necktie was ripped and crooked.
—Luke Mogelson, The New Yorker, 15 Jan. 2021
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Benjamin, 21, sported black dress pants and an untucked navy blue, silk dress shirt with matching navy loafers.
—Kelly Wynne, PEOPLE.com, 2 Aug. 2022
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Sloan walked around with his belt buckle hanging loose and his shirt mostly untucked.
—J.c. Hallman, The New Republic, 11 June 2020
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Tuck the shirt into a skirt for a put-together outfit, or leave it untucked and pair it with wide-leg pants for a more casual look.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
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Fonseca wore a ruffled lace high-low dress, while Taggart wore black pants and an untucked white shirt.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 30 Dec. 2025
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The untucked shirt met the top of her leather skirt, which cut forward into a clean front slit.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 6 Dec. 2025
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The girl said Mathieson then reached through her shirt, which was untucked and covering the top of her skirt, and touched the skirt.
—Dan Horn, Cincinnati Enquirer, 19 Nov. 2025
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Hair shaggy, uniform untucked, his face like an arrow pulled taut, Danny held back the whole class with his antics.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 7 Sep. 2025
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