unshut

Left standing ajar

Unshut means not closed or to open.

The word is rare, appearing mainly in literary or archaic contexts: The door stood unshut.

As a verb, to unshut is to open something that was closed: She unshut the window to let in air.

The more common alternatives are open or unclosed.

physical

ajar

Partially open

unsealed · unbarred · unfastened · unbolt · unhook · unclasp · unpin · unscrew · unstrap · untie

reveal

disclose

Reveal hidden information

unearth · divulge · bare · show · lay open · bring to light · uncover · unseal · unwrap · open up

begin

open

Not closed

inaugurate · embark · activate · trigger · dawn · outset · onset · kickoff · start up · set in motion

Opposites
openness/closure state

unshutshut

To close firmly

closed · sealed · bolted · latched · locked

Family

shut, shutter, shutdown, shutting, shutters, shutdowns

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