adj

unbuttoned

uhn-BUH-tuhnd

Unbuttoned (adj) means Left with the buttons undone. Example: “He wandered around all evening with his shirt unbuttoned.”

adj

Left with the buttons undone.

"He wandered around all evening with his shirt unbuttoned."

Relaxed and informal, without any stiffness or pretense.

"The interview had an unbuttoned, easygoing feel to it."

How to use unbuttoned

Learner’s notes

In 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

Word forms

more unbuttoned comparative, most unbuttoned superlative

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Etymology

From un- + buttoned.

Antonyms

buttoned-up

Rhymes for unbuttoned

zoned honed toned boned stoned ironed seasoned poisoned buttoned reasoned pardoned mentioned

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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.