unknotting
/ʌnˈnɑtɪŋ/
verb
- To untie or undo a knot or tangled mass.
- She spent ten minutes unknotting the tangled necklace chain.
- He carefully began unknotting the shoelaces that had become a tight mess.
- The sailor was skilled at unknotting ropes quickly in rough weather.
- To resolve a complicated or confusing situation.
- It took hours of discussion to start unknotting the legal issues in the contract.
- The mediator helped in unknotting the long-standing dispute between the two neighbors.
- The therapist focused on unknotting the emotional tensions within the family.
Synonyms
noun
- The act or process of untying a knot or untangling something.
- Her careful unknotting of the ribbon revealed a small gift box.
- The unknotting of the electrical wires took longer than expected.
- The unknotting of the fishing line required patience and a steady hand.
- The act of resolving a complex or confusing problem.
- The unknotting of their misunderstandings led to a stronger friendship.
- The unknotting of the mystery took the detective weeks of investigation.
- His calm approach to the unknotting of the budget crisis impressed the board.