Synonyms of unwinding

unwinding

verb

present participle of unwind

as in relaxing

to get rid of nervous tension or anxiety

soft music and a good book help me unwind

Synonyms & Similar Words

• relaxing
• resting
• chilling
• decompressing
• de-stressing
• composing
• hanging loose
• winding down
• loosening up
• mellowing (out)
• basking
• chilling out
• settling
• lounging
• comforting
• lazing
• calming
• relieving
• alleviating
• lolling
• loafing
• reposing
• unbending
• idling
• dawdling
• cooling
• bumming
• easing
• vegetating
• hanging (around or out)
• kicking back
• dillydallying
• droning
• footling
• quieting
• dallying
• hacking (around)
• goofing (off)
• vegging out
• zoning out

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• tensing (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of unwinding

However, at the same meeting the FDA's own scientists recommended against unwinding the existing restrictions on them. — Sydney Lupkin, NPR, 28 Oct. 2026

They’re shown here in 1971 with a friend, unwinding in their Haddon Hall flat. — Eleni N. Gage, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2026

At that point, alignment means unwinding decisions and resetting expectations. — Simon Wells, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026

The company has also been deliberate in unwinding its previous reliance on legacy franchises, such as the Dunk and Air Force 1 shoes. — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026

The Memphis Grizzlies are starting a new era this season after the franchise spent the last year unwinding its last one. — Mike Vorkunov, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2026

Below, 12 photos of Diana relaxing and unwinding on vacation. — Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 26 Sep. 2026

Cleaning up these areas can help make both unwinding at night and getting up easier. — Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 17 Sep. 2026

Create a peaceful ambiance, perfect for unwinding before bed. — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2026