Definition

Adjective 1. Having the stopper removed: Describes a container, typically a bottle or jar, whose closure (stopper) has been taken off, allowing its contents to be accessed or to potentially spill.

Usage

The word "unstoppered" is used to describe the state of a container. It is often used to imply that the container is open and its contents are exposed or available. It is a somewhat formal or literary alternative to saying "open" or "uncorked," specifically for containers that use stoppers.

Examples

• The unstoppered bottle of perfume filled the room with its scent.
• He left the decanter unstoppered on the sideboard.
• The scientist carefully poured the liquid from the unstoppered flask.

Advanced Usage

• Figurative Use: While primarily literal, it can be used figuratively to describe something that has been released or is no longer contained.
  • The confession was like an unstoppered flood of emotion.

Variants and Related Words

• Unstopper (verb): To remove a stopper from something.
  • He unstopped the vintage wine for the celebration.
• Stoppered (adjective): Having a stopper in place; closed.
  • Keep the reagent in a stoppered bottle to prevent evaporation.

Synonyms

• Uncorked
• Unsealed
• Opened
• Unplugged (for specific types of stoppers)

Antonyms

• Stoppered
• Corked
• Sealed
• Closed
• Plugged

Adjective

1. (of a container) having the stopper removed
   • whiskey spilled from the unstoppered bottle