Unfastened: meaning, definitions and examples
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unfastened
[ ʌnˈfæsənd ]
clothing, safety
Unfastened refers to something that is not secured or closed. This term is often used when talking about clothing items, such as buttons or zippers, that have not been latched or tied. In safety procedures, it can indicate that a safety device or restraint, like a seatbelt, is not properly engaged. The implication of being unfastened is often that it may lead to danger or risk if not attended to.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Her jacket was unfastened, making her feel cold.
- The unfastened seatbelt alarm rang loudly.
- He walked around with his shirt unfastened, looking quite casual.
- The children were unfastened from their car seats, ready to jump out.
Translations
Translations of the word "unfastened" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desabotoado
🇮🇳 खुला हुआ
🇩🇪 offen
🇮🇩 terbuka
🇺🇦 розстебнутий
🇵🇱 rozpięty
🇯🇵 外れた
🇫🇷 défait
🇪🇸 desabrochado
🇹🇷 açık
🇰🇷 풀린
🇸🇦 غير مشدود
🇨🇿 rozepnutý
🇸🇰 rozopnutý
🇨🇳 未扣好
🇸🇮 razpeto
🇮🇸 óskaut
🇰🇿 ашық
🇬🇪 გადატეხილი
🇦🇿 açıq
🇲🇽 desabrochado
Word origin
The word 'unfastened' originates from the prefix 'un-', which denotes negation or reversal, combined with 'fastened', the past participle of 'fasten'. The root 'fasten' derives from the Old English 'fæstnian', meaning to make firm or secure. Over time, 'fasten' has retained its core meaning of securing or tying together. The addition of 'un-' creates a direct contrast, indicating that something that was previously secured is now without that security. This formation reflects a common practice in the English language to create antonyms by using the 'un-' prefix, thus expanding the lexicon to express conditions or states more precisely.