unclinched
Released from grip
Unclinched describes something that has been released from a tight grip or hold.
A fist unclinches when the fingers relax and open.
Figuratively, tension unclinches when it eases: His jaw unclinched as he calmed down.
The word implies a prior state of tightness now released.
Made less tight
- releasedSet free from confinement
- easedMade less severe
- slackenedBecame less taut
- softenedMade less severe
unwound · relaxed · let go · unclenched · opened · spread · extended · unfurled
Made less tight
- untiedReleased from binding
- unboundNot tied down
- unfastenedNot held closed
- unsecuredNot backed by collateral
detached · unlatched · unhooked · unstrapped · unleashed · unshackled · unpinned · unbuttoned
Not yet resolved
- unresolvedLacking final determination
- undeterminedNot yet established
- openNot closed
- pendingAwaiting resolution or decision
unfinalized · unsigned · uncommitted · unconfirmed · tentative · negotiable · undecided · inconclusive
loosened
Made less tight
softened · unwound · relaxed · let go · unclenched · opened · spread · extended · unfurled · uncoiled
loosened
Made less tight
- untiedReleased from binding
- unboundNot tied down
- unfastenedNot held closed
unsecured · detached · unlatched · unhooked · unstrapped · unleashed · unshackled · unpinned · unbuttoned · undone
unsettled
Not yet resolved
- unresolvedLacking final determination
- undeterminedNot yet established
- openNot closed
pending · unfinalized · unsigned · uncommitted · unconfirmed · tentative · negotiable · undecided · inconclusive · unratified