UNANCHORED Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

unanchored

adjective

Definition of unanchored

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

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Adjective

The aesthetic borrows from grunge and indie sleaze, blending undone eyeliner with pale, textured skin.

— Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026
Play with different lengths and drape them loosely at the hips for an effortless, undone feel.

— Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of undone

Adjective

That means Roman will have the benefit of solar power and a lack of obstructions—giving it an unfettered look into the cosmos.

— Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 1 Sep. 2026
Instead, his navy jersey, meticulously embroidered with a white number 16 hangs unfettered with his unworn Bears helmet resting on a shelf above.

— Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of unfettered

Adjective

Business leaders keep asking why young workers seem disloyal, disengaged, quick to walk.

— Lori Janke, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026
Couples may continue managing day-to-day responsibilities, such as household tasks and parenting, even as one partner becomes emotionally and physically disengaged, relationship experts say.

— Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 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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