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Unfastened: meaning, definitions and examples

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unfastened

 

[ สŒnหˆfรฆsษ™nd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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

loose, open, unsecured.

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น desabotoado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค–เฅเคฒเคพ เคนเฅเค†

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช offen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ terbuka

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะพะทัั‚ะตะฑะฝัƒั‚ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rozpiฤ™ty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅค–ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉfait

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ desabrochado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aรงฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ’€๋ฆฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุบูŠุฑ ู…ุดุฏูˆุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rozepnutรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rozopnutรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœชๆ‰ฃๅฅฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ razpeto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รณskaut

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐัˆั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ“แƒแƒขแƒ”แƒฎแƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aรงฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ desabrochado

Etymology

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 'fรฆstnian', 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.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,518, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.