unbuttoned
Americanadjective
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not buttoned.
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Informal. free, open, or informal; unrestrained.
unbuttoned humor.
adjective
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with buttons not fastened
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informal uninhibited; unrestrained
hours of unbuttoned self-revelation
Etymology
Origin of unbuttoned
First recorded in 1575–85; un- 1 + buttoned ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Inside, Beshear was seated before an unlit fireplace, legs crossed, shirt collar unbuttoned, looking like the pleasantly unassuming Dad in a store-bought picture frame.
From Los Angeles Times
“The Sailsman sold it to me. It’s supposed to cut through anything in the Archipelago. Be careful!” he said as she unbuttoned the sheath.
From Literature
Wearing a partially unbuttoned denim shirt, he spoke only to confirm his name and date of birth.
From BBC
She was spotted on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon earlier this year wearing a black dress and heels, while her husband showed up in ripped jeans and an unbuttoned shirt.
In style, both personal and professional, he was the essence of low-key, unbuttoned California.
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