UNBOLTED Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

Definition of unbolted

as in untied

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verb

past tense of unbolt

as in unlocked

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Recent Examples of unbolted

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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 First, the complaint alleges, one officer, Geramy Brown, moved Simon’s cellmate into an exercise cage outside and left the door to Simon’s cell unbolted. — Jennifer Peebles, ajc, 2 Mar. 2023 Once everything's unplugged and unbolted, the safest way to remove the door is to hold on tight. — Austin Irwin, Car and Driver, 2 Mar. 2021

Recent Examples of Synonyms for unbolted

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

Verb

That means that in order to attend, your device needs to be secured in a Yondr pouch, only to be unlocked upon exiting the venue (White was actually the first artist to use Yondr).

— Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 16 July 2026
Residents don’t know the strangers checking into Airbnbs at The Club, where hosts often leave doors unlocked or ajar for arriving guests.

— Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026

Definition of unlocked

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

Verb

After the pink fabric is unfastened from styrofoam beams floating 200 feet out from each island, the sections are towed to shore and rolled up in bundles, Morgan said.

— Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
Skinny Pedro unfastened his seat belt and turned his seat around to face me.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 12 Jan. 2026

Definition of unfastened

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