untied
word · lemma: untie
Definition
Describes something that has been unfastened, such as a knot, string, or rope. It means the object was tied before, but now it is loose or free.
Usage & Nuances
'Untied' is usually used for things that were physically tied (shoes, ropes, packages). Common collocation: 'untied shoelaces'. Not used for emotional or abstract ideas (use 'free' or 'released').
Spanish: desatado - sin atarPortuguese (BR): desatado - solto (corda/nó)Portuguese (PT): desatado - solto (corda/nó)Chinese (Simplified): 解开了 - 松开的Chinese (Traditional): 解開了 - 鬆開的Hindi: खुला हुआ - अनबँधाArabic: غير مربوط - مفكوكBengali: খোলা - বাঁধা নাRussian: развязанныйJapanese: ほどけた - ほどいたVietnamese: được tháo ra - được cởi raKorean: 풀린Turkish: çözülmüşUrdu: کھولا ہوا - بندھا نہیںIndonesian: terlepas - tidak terikat
Example Sentences
I just noticed my laces are untied—no wonder I tripped.
natural
My shoes are untied.
basic
He untied the rope on the package.
basic
The dog was untied and ran away.
basic
The present was beautifully wrapped, but I quickly untied the ribbon to see what was inside.
natural
During the game, his shoelaces kept coming untied.
natural