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Unglued - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

unglued

/ʌnˈɡlud/ /ʌnˈɡluːd/

Definition:

Losing emotional control, becoming upset or disorganized.

Synonyms:

unraveled, disoriented, flustered, agitated

Part of Speech:

adjective

Antonyms:

composed, collected

Common Collocations:

come unglued, go unglued, feel unglued

Derivatives:

unglue, ungluing

Usage Tips:

Use "unglued" to describe someone losing composure under stress or pressure.

Common Phrases:

come unglued, go unglued, fly off the handle

Etymology:

Derived from "glue," meaning to lose adhesion or stability figuratively.

Examples:

  • 1. She nearly came unglued during the chaotic meeting.
  • 2. The team went unglued after their star player was injured.
  • 3. He felt completely unglued after hearing the bad news.
  • 4. The plan came unglued when the weather turned stormy.

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