adj

unstuck

uhn-STUHK

Unstuck (adj) means No longer stuck or attached. Example: “The label came unstuck after the jar got wet.”

adj

No longer stuck or attached.

"The label came unstuck after the jar got wet."

verb

To free something that was stuck; used mainly in the phrase 'come unstuck', meaning to fail or go wrong.

"His plan came unstuck when the weather turned bad."

How to use unstuck

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishLiterally no longer fixed in place, or (in the phrase 'come unstuck') a plan that has fallen apart.

Common pairings

come unstuck

Word forms

unstucked past tense, unstucks singular

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Frequently asked questions

What does “unstuck” mean?

The word “unstuck” means no longer stuck or attached. In plain terms, literally no longer fixed in place, or (in the phrase 'come unstuck') a plan that has fallen apart.

How do you pronounce “unstuck”?

“Unstuck” is pronounced uhn-STUHK (/ʌnˈstʌk/ in IPA).

How do you use “unstuck” in a sentence?

Here is “unstuck” used in a sentence: “The label came unstuck after the jar got wet.”

What part of speech is “unstuck”?

Depending on how it is used, “unstuck” can be an adjective and a verb.

How many meanings does “unstuck” have?

“Unstuck” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: no longer stuck or attached.