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Unbuttoned - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Unbuttoned means having buttons undone, typically referring to clothing like shirts or jackets. It can also describe a relaxed or informal state, both literally and figuratively.

unbuttoned

/ʌnˈbʌtənd/ /ʌnˈbʌtənd/

Definition:

Not fastened with buttons, or relaxed and informal in manner.

Synonyms:

unfastened, open, loose, relaxed

Part of Speech:

adjective, verb (past tense)

Antonyms:

buttoned, fastened, formal

Common Collocations:

unbuttoned shirt, unbuttoned jacket, unbuttoned collar

Derivatives:

unbuttoning, unbuttons

Usage Tips:

Use "unbuttoned" literally for clothing or figuratively for a casual attitude. Avoid overuse in formal writing.

Common Phrases:

unbuttoned lip (talkative), keep it unbuttoned (stay relaxed)

Etymology:

From "un-" (not) + "button" (fasten), first recorded in the 16th century.

Examples:

  • 1. She left her coat unbuttoned in the warm sun.
  • 2. His unbuttoned shirt revealed a colorful tattoo underneath.
  • 3. The meeting felt more relaxed with everyone’s unbuttoned demeanor.
  • 4. She laughed freely, her mood completely unbuttoned after the good news.

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