unbuttoned

adjective

un·​but·​toned ˌən-ˈbə-tᵊnd How to pronounce unbuttoned (audio)
1
a
: not buttoned
b
: not provided with buttons
2
: not under constraint : free and unrestricted in action and expression
the musicians' unbuttoned energy

Examples of unbuttoned in a Sentence

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Word History

First Known Use

1583, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of unbuttoned was in 1583

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“Unbuttoned.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unbuttoned. Accessed 29 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

unbuttoned

adjective
un·​but·​toned ˌən-ˈbət-ᵊnd How to pronounce unbuttoned (audio)
1
a
: not buttoned
b
: not provided with buttons
2
: free and unrestricted in action or expression
the musician's unbuttoned energy

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