unhunched
Standing up straight
Unhunched describes a posture that is not hunched—shoulders back, spine straight, not curved or slouched forward.
The word typically appears when someone corrects their posture: She unhunched her shoulders and sat up straight.
It suggests a deliberate shift from a cramped or defensive position to one more open and upright.
Vertical or morally sound
- erectVertical in position
- straightenedMade free of bends
- alignedArranged in proper position
- verticalAt right angles groundward
spine · squared · lengthened · extended · unfurled · unfolded · lifted · raised
Made less severe
- releasedSet free from confinement
- loosenedMade less tight
- decompressedRestored to original volume
- unwoundReleased from coils
relaxed · unburdened · freed · opened · unlocked · unknotted · unclenched · lightened
Composed and respectable
- proudSatisfied by accomplishment
- assuredCertain or self-possessed
- self-possessedCalm and confident
- poisedCalm and controlled
commanding · assertive · empowered · emboldened · unashamed · unapologetic · expansive · present
upright
Vertical or morally sound
- erectVertical in position
- straightenedMade free of bends
- alignedArranged in proper position
vertical · spine · squared · lengthened · extended · unfurled · unfolded · lifted · raised · stretched
eased
Made less severe
- releasedSet free from confinement
- loosenedMade less tight
- decompressedRestored to original volume
unwound · relaxed · unburdened · freed · opened · unlocked · unknotted · unclenched · lightened · liberated
dignified
Composed and respectable
- proudSatisfied by accomplishment
- assuredCertain or self-possessed
- self-possessedCalm and confident
poised · commanding · assertive · empowered · emboldened · unashamed · unapologetic · expansive · present · grounded