Unglued: meaning, definitions and examples

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unglued

 

[ ʌnˈɡluːd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

emotional state

Unglued describes a state of being emotionally or mentally disintegrated, where a person loses control over their emotions or reactions. It often reflects a situation where someone has become overwhelmed and can no longer keep their composure.

Synonyms

disintegrated, overwhelmed, unstuck

Examples of usage

  • After hearing the bad news, she completely felt unglued.
  • He was so frustrated with the project that he became unglued during the meeting.
  • When the deadline approached, many employees felt unglued due to stress.

Translations

Translations of the word "unglued" in other languages:

🇵🇹 descolado

🇮🇳 बिखरा हुआ

🇩🇪 losgelöst

🇮🇩 terpisah

🇺🇦 відокремлений

🇵🇱 rozdzielony

🇯🇵 外れた

🇫🇷 décollé

🇪🇸 despegado

🇹🇷 ayrılmış

🇰🇷 떨어진

🇸🇦 مفصول

🇨🇿 odpojený

🇸🇰 odpojený

🇨🇳 脱离

🇸🇮 odvzel

🇮🇸 laus

🇰🇿 ажыратылған

🇬🇪 გარღვეული

🇦🇿 ayrılmış

🇲🇽 despegado

Etymology

The term 'unglued' is derived from the literal meaning of something coming apart or losing its adhesive properties. The prefix 'un-' denotes negation, while 'glued' indicates being fastened or held together. The word gained popularity in contemporary vernacular, particularly in the context of emotional reactions, around the early 21st century. It has been used in various self-help and psychological literature to describe an individual who has lost their grip on emotional stability. This evolution of use reflects societal shifts towards open discussions about mental health and emotional well-being. Through its informal use, 'unglued' encapsulates a relatable human experience of losing control and the challenges of managing stress or emotional triggers.