unbuckled
Strap left loose
Unbuckled means with a buckle unfastened or released.
A seatbelt that's unbuckled hangs loose rather than secured across the body: The flight attendant reminded passengers to stay buckled until the plane came to a complete stop.
To unbuckle is to release the fastening: He unbuckled his belt after the big meal.
Made less tight
- untiedReleased from binding
- unfastenedNot held closed
- removedTaken from position
- unstrappedFreed from bindings
released · relaxed · comfortable · casual · open · freed · unlatched · detached
Opened a fastening device
- unlatchedFreed from catch
- unsnappedReleased a press-stud
- unhitchedDisconnected from attachment
- unhookedReleased from a clasp
loosened · undone · detached · disengaged · released · unfixed · disconnected · unstrapped
Not held back
- unsecuredNot backed by collateral
- unstrappedFreed from bindings
- releasedSet free from confinement
- disengagedNot participating or invested
loosened · freed · unfastened · unsafe · unclipped · detached · unlocked · unlatched
Lacking protective covering
- exposedOut in open
- vulnerableOpen to attack
- unprotectedWithout safeguard or shield
- unshieldedLacking protective barrier
defenseless · unguarded · stripped · doffed · removed · loosened · disarmed · unsecured
loosened
Made less tight
- untiedReleased from binding
- unfastenedNot held closed
- removedTaken from position
unstrapped · released · relaxed · comfortable · casual · open · freed · unlatched · detached
unclasped
Opened a fastening device
unhooked · loosened · undone · detached · disengaged · released · unfixed · disconnected · unstrapped · untethered
unrestrained
Not held back
- unsecuredNot backed by collateral
- unstrappedFreed from bindings
- releasedSet free from confinement
disengaged · loosened · freed · unfastened · unsafe · unclipped · detached · unlocked · unlatched · open
unarmored
Lacking protective covering
- exposedOut in open
- vulnerableOpen to attack
- unprotectedWithout safeguard or shield
unshielded · defenseless · unguarded · stripped · doffed · removed · loosened · disarmed · unsecured · open