unclinched
/ʌnˈklɪntʃt/
verb
- Past tense of unclinch: to release or open something that was clenched or tightly closed.
- He unclinched his teeth and took a deep breath of fresh air.
- The mechanic unclinched the bolt with a wrench after it had been stuck for years.
- She unclinched her fist and dropped the crumpled paper onto the table.
adjective
- Not closed tightly; not held in a firm grip or clenched position.
- After the scary movie ended, her unclinched hands rested loosely in her lap.
- The boxer kept his fists unclinched during the break to save energy.
- He slept with an unclinched jaw, his face relaxed and peaceful.
- Not yet decided or settled; not finalized or secured.
- With the vote still unclinched, the candidates spent the last day campaigning hard.
- The deal was left unclinched after the two sides failed to agree on the price.
- The championship title remained unclinched until the final race of the season.