adj
unbuttoned
uhn-BUH-tuhnd
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
Word Forms
more unbuttoned comparative, most unbuttoned superlative
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Etymology
From un- + buttoned.