Unloosed: meaning, definitions and examples

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unloosed

 

[ ʌnˈluːst ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past participle

Unloosed is the past participle of the verb 'unloose,' which means to release or set free something that was previously bound or secured. It can refer to physical objects, such as ropes, or metaphorical constraints, such as emotions.

Synonyms

freed, loosened, released, unfastened

Examples of usage

  • He unloosed the ropes that bound the package.
  • She unloosed her feelings and shared her deepest thoughts.
  • The knight unloosed his sword from its scabbard.
  • They unloosed the sails as the wind picked up.

Translations

Translations of the word "unloosed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 solto

🇮🇳 खुला हुआ

🇩🇪 gelöst

🇮🇩 terlepas

🇺🇦 вільний

🇵🇱 luźny

🇯🇵 解放された

🇫🇷 délié

🇪🇸 desatado

🇹🇷 serbest

🇰🇷 풀린

🇸🇦 محرر

🇨🇿 uvolněný

🇸🇰 uvoľnený

🇨🇳 解开的

🇸🇮 sproščen

🇮🇸 laus

🇰🇿 бос

🇬🇪 გამოწვდილი

🇦🇿 azad

🇲🇽 liberado

Etymology

The word 'unloosed' originates from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' or 'opposite of' and 'loose,' which comes from the Old English 'losian,' signifying to make loose or to free. Its roots trace back further to Proto-Germanic and Proto-Indo-European languages, reflecting the idea of release or liberation. Over time, it has evolved to encompass both physical and metaphorical meanings, indicating the act of undoing a fastening and allowing freedom from bondage. In literary contexts, 'unloosed' often conveys a deeper emotional or psychological release, adding to its richness in usage.