Unbolted — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective verb /ˌən-ˈbōl-təd/ un·bolt·ed

Meaning & Definition of Unbolted

Unbolted (adjective)

  1. not fastened by bolts
  2. not sifted

Unbolted (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in undone, unfastened

    similar: unanchored, undone, unfastened, untied, uncaught, clear, disengaged, uncaged, unchained, unfettered, unleashed, escaped, footloose, free, loose, unbound, unconfined, unrestrained
    opposite: bound, confined, restrained, unfree, caught, caged, chained, enclosed, immured, imprisoned, leashed, penned, anchored, bolted, fastened, fettered, manacled, shackled, tied, kidnapped

Unbolted (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in unlatched, unfastened

    similar: unbarred, unclasped, unfastened, unlatched, unlocked, opened, unclosed, unbuttoned, unclenched, unfolded, unfurled, unzipped, disengaged, released, slipped
    opposite: closed, shut, barred, bolted, clasped, fastened, latched, locked, buttoned (up), zipped (up)

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Unbolted

The most common words with a similar meaning to Unbolted:

unanchored, undone, unfastened, untied, uncaught, clear, disengaged, uncaged, unchained, unfettered, unleashed, escaped, footloose, free, loose, unbound, unconfined, unrestrained, unbarred, unclasped, unlatched, unlocked, opened, unclosed, unbuttoned, unclenched, unfolded, unfurled, unzipped, released, slipped

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Unbolted

Words with the opposite meaning of Unbolted:

bound, confined, restrained, unfree, caught, caged, chained, enclosed, immured, imprisoned, leashed, penned, anchored, bolted, fastened, fettered, manacled, shackled, tied, kidnapped, closed, shut, barred, clasped, latched, locked, buttoned (up), zipped (up)

Origin & Etymology of Unbolted

bolt:2

First known use: circa 1580

Frequently Asked Questions about Unbolted

What does "Unbolted" mean?

"Unbolted" means not fastened by bolts. As an an adjective and a verb, it is defined as: not fastened by bolts. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Unbolted"?

Other words for "Unbolted" include unanchored, undone, unfastened, untied, uncaught, clear, disengaged and uncaged. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Unbolted" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Unbolted"?

There are 31 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Unbolted". Common alternatives include unanchored, undone, unfastened, untied, uncaught, clear, disengaged, uncaged, unchained and unfettered.

What is the opposite of "Unbolted"?

Antonyms of "Unbolted" include bound, confined, restrained, unfree, caught, caged, chained and enclosed.

Is "Unbolted" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Unbolted" can be used as an adjective and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Unbolted"?

"Unbolted" is pronounced /ˌən-ˈbōl-təd/ and divided into syllables as un·bolt·ed.

What is the origin of the word "Unbolted"?

"Unbolted" comes from bolt:2. First known use: circa 1580.

What is another word for "Unbolted" meaning "as in undone, unfastened"?

When "Unbolted" (adjective) means as in undone, unfastened, synonyms include unanchored, undone, unfastened, untied, uncaught and clear. Opposites in this sense include bound, confined, restrained and unfree.