unbuttoned

[ uhn-buht-nd ]

adjective

1. not buttoned.
2. Informal. free, open, or informal; unrestrained:

   unbuttoned humor.

unbuttoned

/ ʌnˈbʌtənd /

adjective

1. with buttons not fastened
2. informal.
   uninhibited; unrestrained

   hours of unbuttoned self-revelation

Word History and Origins

Origin of unbuttoned¹

First recorded in 1575–85; un- ¹ + buttoned ( def )

Example Sentences

Navalny spent 295 days in solitary confinement, punished, according to the book, for violations including the top button of his fatigues being unbuttoned.

From BBC

He returned a minute later wearing a jean jacket vest, unbuttoned.

From Los Angeles Times

It made sense that he left the suit and tie in the closet when he returned to the studio — he’s the only talk show host still working in the unbuttoned 12:30 a.m. slot.

From Los Angeles Times

His shirt was unbuttoned to his belly button.

From Los Angeles Times

And as I leaned over, when I was talking to Jeff, I was unbuttoning his tunic, and then realized only the top three unbuttoned and it was actually done with a zip on the back.

From Salon

Related Words

• baggy
• lax
• relaxed
• sloppy