untwisted

[ uhn-twis-tid ]

adjective

1. not twisted.

Word History and Origins

Origin of untwisted¹

First recorded in 1565–75; un- ¹ + twist + -ed ²

Example Sentences

He opened a set of iron-wrought doors; they twisted and untwisted into versions of the Arcanum's motto—Every student is a star!—in many different languages.

From Literature

Tight at first, a little funky when the screw cap is untwisted, this wine soon revels in its freedom and reveals juicy blackberry, boysenberry, cherry and raspberry flavors.

From Washington Post

The pain in my arm faded as the branches untwisted and retreated back into his fingernails.

From Literature

Natalie’s face twisted and untwisted, like she was trying to decide.

From Literature

Take an August 2019 tweet when Andretti wrote, “dropping it straight, point blank and untwisted. No imagination needed, cause I lived it.”

From Seattle Times