uncuffed

No restraints applied

Uncuffed means not wearing handcuffs or having had handcuffs removed: The officer uncuffed the suspect after questioning.

It also describes clothing without cuffs: uncuffed trousers, uncuffed sleeves.

In either sense, the word indicates the absence of a restrictive band at the wrist or ankle.

release

unshackled

Released from restraints

freed · loosened · detached · unlocked · unbuckled · unlatched · unclasped · unhitched · untethered · unstrapped

freedom

unrestricted

Having no limitations

unconfined · unbridled · liberated · emancipated · autonomous · independent · unimpeded · mobile · loose · free

escape

flee

Depart swiftly from threat

abscond · bolt · slip · extricate · getaway · fugitive · pursuit · manhunt · escaped · sprung

Opposites
physical restraint status

uncuffedcuffed

Bound at wrists

handcuffed · shackled · manacled · bound · restrained

custody/detention status

uncuffedarrested

Seized by authorities

detained · in custody · confined · imprisoned · incarcerated

Family

uncuffs, uncuff, uncuffing

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG