UNBUTTONED Synonyms: 68 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

Definition of unbuttoned

as in unzipped

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verb

past tense of unbutton

as in unfurled

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Recent Examples of unbuttoned

Adjective

To add to the breezy summer feel of her look, Cyrus wore her loose denim top unbuttoned right to her sternum, forgoing any necklaces in favor or bold aviator sunglasses. — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 14 May 2026 Two of our esteemed gubernatorial candidates, the cowboy and the dilettante, apparently could not find ties for the first debate Wednesday night, showing up with dress shirts casually unbuttoned. — Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026 The backstory Rosewood Amsterdam has serious history, hence my initial surprise at just how unbuttoned the hotel is. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026 The Kiss All The Time, Disco Occasionally singer opted for a black trench coat and raw edge blue denim jeans, with a crisp white, unbuttoned shirt underneath. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unbuttoned

Recent Examples of Synonyms for unbuttoned

Adjective

Even better, it can be unzipped to turn the pouch into two separate toiletry bags.

— Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2026
Meanwhile, Fin went casual in a pair of denim Bermuda shorts and a blue tank top, which was layered with an unzipped hooded sweatshirt.

— Lara Walsh, InStyle, 29 June 2026

Definition of unzipped

Verb

The school had been roiled by protests, so when students unfurled a banner Warren’s supporters feared the worst.

— Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
The investigative reporter who previously reignited worries worldwide about nuclear war has this time unfurled a terrifyingly plausible scenario in which weaponized pathogens quickly wipe out humanity.

— The Week US, TheWeek, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of unfurled

Adjective

That likely means even less letterboxing on widescreen videos when watching on the unfolded display, which would make the new Fold more like a genuine tablet experience.

— Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Those in the crowd held their breath—and audibly gasped—as the opening to season three unfolded onscreen.

— Kenneal Patterson, Vanity Fair, 30 July 2026

Definition of unfolded

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

So many of my overnights are ground-floor park cabins or first-floor rentals where a window sits at arm’s reach from the outside, and an unlatched or forced window is a quiet way in.

— Karen LeBlanc, Travel + Leisure, 3 Sep. 2026
Noe unlatched the door, stepped onto the porch with a few of the men.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 July 2026

Definition of unlatched

Adjective

Additionally, an unlocked smartphone that isn’t restricted to one carrier is a great way to store and communicate critical data, such as travel plans and copies of your medical history.

— Elaine Reno, The Conversation, 8 Sep. 2026
Officers opened the unlocked apartment door and found a woman lying on her side with stab wounds.

— Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of unlocked

Adjective

OpenAI’s recent proof, for instance, has yet to receive verification from the wider mathematical community.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 12 Sep. 2026
Washington did grow, and for years tourists and residents flocked to the Capitol’s wide terrace overlooking the National Mall, especially at sunset.

— Philip Kennicott, Washington Post, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of wide

Adjective

Last week's unsealed indictment allows prosecutors to skip California's preliminary hearing process, where evidence is publicly aired, turning the case over to federal jurisdiction.

— Austin Turner, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
The unsealed indictment reveals few new details in a case that has been shrouded in secrecy.

— Andrew Dalton, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026

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