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Unhooked: meaning, definitions and examples

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unhooked

 

[ สŒnหˆhสŠkt ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

not attached

Unhooked refers to something that is no longer connected or fastened. It describes a state where an object or mechanism is disengaged or separated from another. This term is often used in contexts relating to clothing, fishing, or equipment where a hook is involved. Unhooked can also metaphorically describe someone who is free from constraints or commitments.

Synonyms

detached, disengaged, released

Examples of usage

  • The fish was unhooked and released back into the water.
  • She unhooked her bra, feeling more comfortable.
  • The unhooked cable dangled loosely from the device.
  • He felt unhooked from the responsibilities of his job.

Translations

Translations of the word "unhooked" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น desenganchado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคฒเค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช abgehรคngt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ terlepas

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ะดั‡ะตะฟะปะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ odczepiony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅค–ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉcrochรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ desenganchado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท baฤŸlantฤฑsฤฑ kesilmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ถ„๋ฆฌ๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูุตูˆู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ odpojenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ odpojenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่งฃ่„ฑ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ odklopljen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ af tengdum

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะถั‹ั€ะฐา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ“แƒแƒญแƒ แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ayrฤฑlmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ desenganchado

Word origin

The term 'unhooked' originates from the combination of the prefix 'un-', which indicates negation or reversal, and the word 'hook.' The word 'hook' itself dates back to the Old English 'hoca,' which meant a bent or hooked tool, commonly used for catching fish or hanging items. The usage of 'unhooked' likely emerged as a more colloquial term around the 20th century, encompassing a variety of meanings across different contexts. Over time, 'unhooked' not only retained its literal sense but also adopted metaphorical meanings, reflecting a state of liberation or detachments in various aspects of life.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,094 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.