unselect

Undo a choice

To unselect is to remove a selection, reversing a previous choice—typically in software interfaces where you've highlighted or checked something: Click again to unselect the file.

The word is standard in computing contexts but sounds awkward elsewhere, where deselect is often preferred.

interface

uncheck

Remove a checkmark

remove · reset · undo · revert · unhighlight · unmark · unchoose · release · cancel · disable

exclusion

exclude

Bar from participation

  • omitLeave something out
  • skipTo deliberately exclude
  • bypassRoute that skirts obstacles

drop · remove · discard · ignore · disregard · overlook · eliminate · reject

Opposites
selection state

unselectselect

Carefully pick from options

choose · selected · check · highlight · pick

Family

unselected, unselective, unselecting

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G