adj
unbuttoned
uhn-BUH-tuhnd
Unbuttoned (adj) means Left with the buttons undone. Example: “He wandered around all evening with his shirt unbuttoned.”
adj
1
Left with the buttons undone.
"He wandered around all evening with his shirt unbuttoned."
2
Relaxed and informal, without any stiffness or pretense.
"The interview had an unbuttoned, easygoing feel to it."
How to use unbuttoned
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishLiterally means the buttons are undone, but is also used figuratively for a relaxed, casual mood or manner.
Common pairings
unbuttoned shirt
unbuttoned mood
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more unbuttoned
- Superlative
- most unbuttoned
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Etymology
From un- + buttoned.
Synonyms
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unfastened
unlaced
Antonyms
buttoned
buttoned-up
Related words
Rhymes for unbuttoned
See all rhymes for unbuttoned →Frequently asked questions
What does “unbuttoned” mean?
The word “unbuttoned” means left with the buttons undone. In plain terms, literally means the buttons are undone, but is also used figuratively for a relaxed, casual mood or manner.
How do you pronounce “unbuttoned”?
“Unbuttoned” is pronounced uhn-BUH-tuhnd (/ʌnˈbʌtənd/ in IPA).
How do you use “unbuttoned” in a sentence?
Here is “unbuttoned” used in a sentence: “He wandered around all evening with his shirt unbuttoned.”
What is the opposite of “unbuttoned”?
The opposite of “unbuttoned” — its antonyms — is buttoned-up.
What part of speech is “unbuttoned”?
“Unbuttoned” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “unbuttoned” have?
“Unbuttoned” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: left with the buttons undone.
