Unfastened Meaning in English
word · lemma: unfasten
ʌnˈfæsənd
un-FASS-uhnd
ʌnfˈɑːsənd
un-FAH-suhnd
Definition
No longer held together or secured; having become loose or open, as with buttons, a belt, or a clasp.
Usage & Nuances
'Unfastened' is formal and not used much in speech; more common: 'undone,' 'unbuttoned,' or 'loose.' Usually describes things like belts, buttons, seatbelts, or doors. Be sure to use 'unfastened' for physical securing and not for untying knots (use 'untied' for that).
Spanish: desabrochado - desatado - desabrochóPortuguese (BR): desabotoado - solto - desapertadoPortuguese (PT): desabotoado - solto - desapertadoChinese (Simplified): 解开 - 松开Chinese (Traditional): 解開 - 鬆開Hindi: खोल दिया - ढीला कियाArabic: فك - غير مثبت - مفتوحBengali: খোলা - আলগাRussian: расстёгнутый - незакреплённыйJapanese: 外れている - 緩んでいるVietnamese: bị mở - chưa càiKorean: 풀린 - 열린Turkish: açık - çözülmüşUrdu: کھلا - ڈھیلاIndonesian: terbuka - longgar
Example Sentences
Her seatbelt was unfastened during the car ride.
basic
The buttons on his shirt were unfastened.
basic
The gate was left unfastened all night.
basic
I realized my shoelaces were unfastened halfway through my walk.
natural
You left the jar unfastened, so it's not sealed properly.
natural
"Why is your helmet unfastened? Buckle it up before we go!"
natural