Synonyms of unlocked

unlocked 1 of 2

adjective

as in unlatched

Related Words

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

Dissimilar Words

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

unlocked

2 of 2

verb

past tense of unlock

as in unleashed

to set free (from a state of being held in check)

that last insult unlocked her tongue, and she finally said what she really thought

Synonyms & Similar Words

• unleashed
• loosened
• released
• let go
• uncorked
• expressed
• unloosed
• unloosened
• liberated
• loosed
• emancipated
• aired
• enfranchised
• unshackled
• freed
• manumitted
• sprang
• discharged
• unchained
• unfettered
• unbound
• uncaged
• took out
• vented
• unmoored

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• checked
• contained
• held
• controlled
• inhibited
• regulated
• restrained
• governed
• constrained
• tamed
• curbed
• smothered
• reined (in)
• bridled
• handcuffed
• shackled
• confined
• bound
• hampered
• manacled
• fettered
• trammeled
• enchained
• haltered

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of unlocked

Adjective

Authorities said in a press release that an off-duty police officer reported that three children — ages 4, 2 and 1 — had been left in the unlocked car for about 40 minutes while their mother was inside the store. — Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026

Google Unlocked Android Smartphone Deal The unlocked Google Pixel 10 Pro delivers Google’s premier mobile experience powered by the advanced Tensor G5 chip and built-in Gemini AI. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 15 July 2026

Authorities are looking at whether the venue’s ceiling had especially flammable soundproofing foam, whether its exits were accessible and unlocked and whether the venue was legally registered. — Tian MacLeod Ji, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026

An object does not need to be touched, glanced at or even unlocked to draw on the mind’s limited capacity. — Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

According to police, the suspects in the burglaries have approached homes during the early morning hours and used garage door openers left inside unlocked cars to gain access to garages. — Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 2 July 2026

Officials found that Gaeta's phone was unlocked and illuminated at the time of the collision. — Cbs Baltimore Staff, CBS News, 27 June 2026

Consider my summer uniform, unlocked. — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 25 June 2026

Federal officials detailed public safety hazards such as displaying a juvenile tiger in an open-top, unlocked enclosure during a 2008 public exhibition in South Carolina. — Katie Surma, Sun Sentinel, 19 June 2026

Verb

Units must be kept open for three days — doors unlocked and we are supposed to supply the keys to our units. — Kelly G. Richardson, Oc Register, 31 July 2026

The North Carolina Department of Transportation Secretary Daniel Johnson said in a letter Tuesday that up to $300 million in community investments could be unlocked if the controversial project is restored. — Dj Simmons, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026

When leaders create environments where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered, priceless enterprise value is unlocked. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Rather than turning her away, Thomas unlocked the door and served her himself. — Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026

But Fiji's handling wasn't as sticky in the second half and its blitz defense was unlocked by Scotland's fresh and seasoned bench. — ABC News, 18 July 2026

This cinches everything into place, while also tightening down the jaws of the hasps so they can't be opened until the Cordalock is unlocked. — Ben Coxworth july 18, New Atlas, 18 July 2026

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