unanchored

adjective

Definition of unanchorednext
as in undone

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Recent Examples of unanchored Powell explained that a truly sustained loss of confidence would show up not in asset prices alone, but in unanchored inflation expectations. — Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2026 The barricades were flimsy and unanchored. — Jamie Thompson, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2026 Consumer expectations for inflation popped to their highest levels in more than a year, threatening to become unanchored on the heels of strong economic performance in recent months. — Tobias Burns, The Hill, 7 Feb. 2025 Twisters at that strength can destroy mobile homes, flip or lift cars, and sweep away unanchored homes. — Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for unanchored
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unanchored
  1. undone
  2. untied
  3. unfettered
  4. disengaged
  5. unbolted
Adjective
  • Equal parts polished and undone, the styling trick has long been favored by fashion insiders for its ability to make even the simplest outfit feel intentional.
    — Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 16 July 2026
  • Moreno achieved the perfectly undone braid with the help of Nexxus hair products and Bellami hair extensions.
    — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 16 July 2026
Definition of undone
Adjective
  • While Salomon sneakers are, in part, known for their shoelaces that never come untied, this pair doesn’t have any at all.
    — Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 10 May 2026
  • Grandaddy, unbeaten and untied and still heavyweight champion of the college football world.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2026
Definition of untied
Adjective
  • Now Eddie and Susie must decide whether to take action or risk losing it all, but unfettered ambition never ends well.
    — Denise Petski, Deadline, 9 July 2026
  • But the reality failed to live up to the hype as Britain struggled to adjust to life without unfettered access to the 27-nation free trade bloc and its market of 450 million people.
    — Danica Kirka, Fortune, 22 June 2026
Definition of unfettered
Adjective
  • That gap can produce outcomes ranging from disengaged teams to criminal charges.
    — Scott Sumner, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • And Rip is actively disengaged.
    — Noel Murray, Vulture, 19 June 2026
Definition of disengaged
Adjective
  • The car's entire battery pack, which weighs about 1,100 pounds, or about as much as a grand piano, is unbolted and whisked away, underground.
    — John Ruwitch, NPR, 18 Apr. 2026
  • In May, a fisherman fell into the water and drowned after the seat on his bass boat became unbolted.
    — Tanasia Kenney, Miami Herald, 6 June 2024
Definition of unbolted

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