untied
/ʌnˈtaɪd/
adjective
- Not fastened, knotted, or laced; loose.
- Her shoelaces were untied, so she tripped on the stairs.
- He walked around with his backpack straps untied, looking careless.
- The untied ribbon fell off the gift box before she could pick it up.
- Free from restrictions or obligations; not bound.
- The untied agreement left both parties free to negotiate again.
- He preferred an untied schedule so he could travel whenever he wanted.
- After the contract ended, she felt untied and ready for new adventures.
Synonyms
verb
- Past tense and past participle of untie: to undo or loosen something that is tied or fastened.
- The child untied her mother's apron strings and giggled.
- He untied his necktie after a long day at work.
- She untied the knot in the rope and set the boat free.