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

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 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

This is a potent mobile with a stunningly bright display and comfy, durable design, unlocked to work with any carrier.

— K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 30 Oct. 2026
Researchers unlocked two major breakthroughs alongside expanding the material family tree.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of unlocked

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

Adjective

Six months later, management wonders why someone who was once among its most enthusiastic employees seems disengaged.

— Jason Richmond, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026
Jason is currently earning a few extra bucks wiping down counters and hauling ice at a bar, which is even less glamorous than teaching science to disengaged students.

— Scott Tobias, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026

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