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Definition of unloosen

unloosen

/ʌnˈluːs.ən/
un · loos · en
Past Simple:unloosened
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Past Participle:unloosened
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Present Participle:unloosening
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unloosen Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To make or become loose or looser; to untie, unfasten, or relax.

Example

"After hours of formal meetings, he stepped into the hallway to unloosen his collar and take a deep breath."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Although the prefix "un-" typically reverses an action, in "unloosen" it acts as an intensifier; thus, "unloosen" means the exact same thing as "loosen" rather than "tighten."

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• Nearby Words

unlocked
unlogical
unloose
unloosen
unlosable
unlovability
unlovable

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 16th century from the prefix "un-" (used intensively on the model of "unloose") combined with "loosen," from Middle English "losen" and Old Norse "lauss" meaning "loose" or "free."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unloosen. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unloosen
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