unstapled
Freed from metal clip
Unstapled describes papers or materials that have had their staples removed, or that were never stapled to begin with.
The pages came unstapled in my bag.
Submit the documents unstapled so we can scan them.
The verb unstaple means to remove staples from something.
Spread irregularly about
- flutteringLight, rapid movement
- driftingMoving without purpose
- floatingStaying atop liquid
- looseNot firmly secured
unfastened · free · detached · separated · flying · tumbling · billowing · wafting
Apart or uninvolved
- disconnectedSeparated from a source
- dividedSeparated into portions
- disjoinedSeparated at joints
- unfixedNot fastened or settled
disengaged · released · freed · unbound · unattached · removed · pulled apart · taken apart
scattered
Spread irregularly about
- flutteringLight, rapid movement
- driftingMoving without purpose
- floatingStaying atop liquid
loose · unfastened · free · detached · separated · flying · tumbling · billowing · wafting · blowing
detached
Apart or uninvolved
- disconnectedSeparated from a source
- dividedSeparated into portions
- disjoinedSeparated at joints
unfixed · disengaged · released · freed · unbound · unattached · removed · pulled apart · taken apart · undone
sheets
Flat expanses of material
files · forms · reports · memos · manuscripts · handouts · printouts · photocopies · leaflets · pamphlets
clips
Attaches or excerpts
tape · glue · binders · velcro · brads · rivets · paperclips · binding · fasteners · clamps