unbent
unbent Lexical Profile
unbent Game Scores & Validity
• adjective
Not curved, flexed, or crooked; remaining straight or returned to a straight position.
"The physical therapist asked him to lift his leg while keeping his knee completely unbent."
Not yielding, subdued, or weakened in spirit or resolve; resolute.
"Despite years of hardship, her determination remained unbent."
• verb
To straighten or become straight from a bent, flexed, or curved position (simple past tense and past participle of unbend).
"He carefully unbent the paperclip to reset the tiny electronic switch."
To become less formal, reserved, or tense; to relax one's demeanor or mind (simple past tense and past participle of unbend).
"After the formal negotiations concluded, the diplomat finally unbent and shared a humorous anecdote."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Old English unbenden (past participle of unbendan), formed from the prefix un- and bendan ('to bend, fetter, or string a bow').