Synonyms of untied

untied 1 of 2

adjective

as in unbound

Related Words

• unbound
• undone
• unattached
• detached
• unfastened
• loosened
• unsecured
• slack
• loose
• relaxed
• free
• lax
• slackened
• insecure
• baggy
• saggy
• blousy

Dissimilar Words

• tight
• taut
• tense
• restrained
• bound
• attached
• constrained
• tied
• firm
• stuck
• fast
• fastened
• jammed
• snug
• wedged

untied

2 of 2

verb

past tense of untie

as in unfastened

to disengage the knotted parts of

she always makes sure to untie her shoelaces before removing her shoes

Synonyms & Similar Words

• unfastened
• loosened
• undid
• unbound
• unlashed
• unlaced
• unraveled
• untangled
• unwound
• disentangled
• raveled
• unbraided
• loosed
• unsnarled

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• tied
• bound
• fastened
• knotted
• lashed
• wound
• braided
• laced
• interlaced
• tangled
• snarled
• entangled
• interwove

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of untied

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, 2 Jan. 2026

The images featured Williams striking several poses while standing in knee-deep waters, wearing a yellow, one-piece swimsuit with a cutout in the center and an untied bowtie. — Skyler Caruso, People.com, 21 Aug. 2025

The low price seemed untied to the true costs of EVs. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 22 July 2025

The Knicks came back, tied it, and won in overtime — and Fallon credits the untied laces. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019

Verb

This and that Why yes, Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis does in fact play with his shoelaces untied. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026

Most versions of the story focus on the shock ending, the moment the ribbon comes untied and Jenny’s head plops to the floor. — Jennifer Givhan, PEOPLE, 17 Aug. 2026

As the Knicks pulled away in the third quarter of Game 1, Hart bent down during a stoppage in play and, without saying a word, subtly untied the shoe of Fallon, who was seated courtside. — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 6 May 2026

Brashly violent, clattery and pleasingly untied to any direct predecessor, the result is more generic than its braggy auteur claims might promise, but there’s a lot here for gorehounds to feast on. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026

Shortly after the Padres tied the contest in the top of the fifth, Contreras untied it with his first Red Sox home run. — Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 3 Apr. 2026

Newcastle were not united, but untied; undercooked and picked apart by their local rivals. — George Caulkin, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2026

Eventually, a soldier came and returned my ID, removed the blindfold, untied me, and ordered me to go south immediately. — Literary Hub, 17 Feb. 2026

Romero said their hands were eventually untied and they were ultimately released. — Michael Kaplan, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026