Synonyms of unfolded

unfolded 1 of 2

adjective

as in unfurled

Related Words

• unfurled
• unbuttoned
• unlocked
• unsealed
• revealed
• unzipped
• unlatched
• unfastened
• wide
• unclenched
• exposed
• gaping
• unclasped
• unbolted
• emptied
• unbarred
• unoccupied
• cleared
• empty
• vacant
• yawning
• navigable
• unobstructed
• unclosed
• passable
• open
• unstopped
• clear
• enterable
• unclogged
• free

Dissimilar Words

• stopped
• closed
• blocked
• shut
• plugged
• stuffed
• jammed
• clogged
• obstructed
• hampered
• uncleared
• hindered
• impassable
• constricted
• cramped
• gated
• dammed
• encumbered
• impeded
• blockaded
• trammeled
• interfered (with)
• barricaded

unfolded

2 of 2

verb

past tense of unfold

1

as in expanded

to arrange the parts of (something) over a wider area

carefully unfold that antique map so that it doesn't tear

Synonyms & Similar Words

• expanded
• opened
• extended
• spread (out)
• unfurled
• outstretched
• stretched (out)
• flared (out)
• fanned (out)
• outspread
• overspread

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• folded
• closed
• contracted
• reduced
• compressed
• condensed
• compacted

2

as in evolved

to gradually become clearer or more detailed

as the situation unfolded, it became clear that more help would be needed

the movie became more interesting once the mystery began to unfold

Synonyms & Similar Words

• evolved
• progressed
• developed
• elaborated
• grew
• proceeded
• emerged
• marched
• matured
• forged
• blossomed
• got on
• advanced
• ripened
• fared
• got along
• materialized
• played out

3

as in bloomed

to produce flowers

the rosebud unfolded literally overnight

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bloomed
• flowered
• blossomed
• burgeoned
• blew
• effloresced
• leaved
• leafed
• opened
• budded

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• faded
• died
• withered
• dropped
• dried up
• expired
• perished
• shriveled
• wilted

4

as in appeared

to come into view

the majestic landscape unfolded before us

Synonyms & Similar Words

• appeared
• showed
• came
• arrived
• loomed
• happened
• reappeared
• materialized
• rose
• emerged
• came out
• turned up
• showed up
• occurred
• erupted
• surfaced
• arose
• resurfaced
• dawned
• blossomed
• debuted
• issued
• broke out
• shot (up)
• bulked
• sprang (up)
• bobbed (up)
• cropped (up)
• broke
• outcropped
• rematerialized

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disappeared
• went (away)
• faded
• vanished
• dissolved
• evaporated
• melted (away)
• cleared
• left
• evanesced
• withdrew
• retired
• departed

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of unfolded

Adjective

The unfolded detail does not go unnoticed and is very much respected and appreciated. — Greta Cross, USA Today, 5 Mar. 2026

Flexible layouts adapt apps to the unfolded screen, making multitasking feel more natural. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Jan. 2026

Verb

By contrast, the Iran campaign has unfolded with unusually limited public visibility. — Steven Beynon, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026

Martinez’s campaign unfolded amid allegations by Wyandotte County District Attorney Mark Dupree that prosecutors in his office would no longer appear before him because of years of misconduct. — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026