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unlaced

Teenagers slopping around in unlaced sneakers.

Definition

Adjective: 1. Not fastened or secured with laces: Describes an item of footwear or clothing that is open or loose because its laces have not been tied. 2. Unrestrained, uninhibited: Describes behavior, expression, or a state that is free from formal constraints, often in a relaxed or informal manner.

Usage Examples
  • Adjective (Not fastened with laces):
    • He walked in, his boots unlaced and muddy.
    • She prefers to wear her sneakers unlaced for a casual look.
  • Adjective (Unrestrained):
    • The party had an unlaced, carefree atmosphere.
    • His unlaced criticism of the policy surprised everyone.
Advanced Usage
  • "unlaced" as a past participle verb: While primarily an adjective, it originates from the verb 'unlace'. The state of being unlaced implies the action has been completed.
    • After the marathon, she sat down and unlaced her shoes. They remained unlaced for the rest of the day.
Variants and Related Words
  • Unlace (verb): To undo the laces of something.
    • He stopped to unlace his boots.
  • Laced (adjective): Fastened or tied with laces; often contrasted with 'unlaced'.
    • Her laced corset was the opposite of unlaced comfort.
Synonyms
  • Untied: (for footwear/clothing) Not fastened with a knot or lace.
  • Unfastened: Not closed or secured.
  • Uninhibited: Free and unrestrained in behavior or expression.
  • Unbuttoned: (figuratively) Relaxed and informal in style or manner.
Antonyms
  • Laced: Fastened with laces.
  • Tied: Fastened with a knot.
  • Restrained: Kept under control; restricted.
  • Formal: Done in accordance with convention or etiquette.
Related Phrases/Idioms
  • To come unlaced: (Literal) For laces to become undone.
    • Be careful, your shoe has come unlaced.
  • (Figurative) Unlaced tongue: Speaking in an unrestrained, often imprudent way.
    • After a few drinks, he spoke with an unlaced tongue, sharing too many secrets.
unlaced

Teenagers slopping around in unlaced sneakers.

Adjective
  1. not under constraint in action or expression
    • this unbuttoned and disrespectful age- Curtis Bok
    • unlaced behavior in the neighborhood pub
  2. with laces not tied
    • teenagers slopping around in unlaced sneakers

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