unwound

[uhn-wound]

verb

1. simple past tense and past participle of unwind.

unwound

/ ʌnˈwaʊnd /

verb

1. the past tense and past participle of unwind

Example Sentences

"Gold is often seen as a hedge against uncertainty, but the hedge can be unwound."

From BBC

There was some significance to the unwanted landmark: the gains from nearly three decades of relative macroeconomic stability since the Bank of England became independent were being unwound.

From BBC

Mr Dixit says smartphone tariffs will not cripple Apple should they rear their head again, but regardless will add "pressure - both operationally and politically" to a supply chain that cannot be unwound quickly.

From BBC

Josephine Duah described her son as a “very kind and loving person” whose life had become unwound by drug use and his time in prison.

From Los Angeles Times

They're also exploring how the more than 25,000 crushed pieces can be unwound and reloaded into the 3D printers so the material can be recycled for more experiments.

From Science Daily

Related Words

• loosen 
• unfurl 
• unravel