unstrapped
No longer secured
Unstrapped means not fastened with a strap, or having had a strap removed: She unstrapped her helmet after the ride.
In slang, unstrapped means unarmed—without a gun: He felt vulnerable walking through that neighborhood unstrapped.
Released a fastener
- untiedReleased from binding
- unfastenedNot held closed
- loosenedMade less tight
- unlatchedFreed from catch
undone · unhooked · unclasped · detached · unsnapped · unbuttoned · unzipped · unpinned
Released from confinement
- relievedNo longer anxious
- lightenedMade less heavy
- unloadedEmptied of cargo
- unencumberedFree from hindrances
liberated · released · divested · shed · eased · emancipated · delivered · disentangled
Not firmly secured
- unanchoredNot fastened down
- unfixedNot fastened or settled
- adriftFloating without control
- danglingSuspended and swaying freely
unattached · unsupported · unbraced · wobbly · unstable · free-floating · unlashed · untethered
Having no arms
- defenselessWithout means to resist
- unholsteredRemoved from hip case
- disarmedMade safe or captivated
- vulnerableOpen to attack
exposed · unprepared · unequipped · unprotected · gunless
unbuckled
Released a fastener
- untiedReleased from binding
- unfastenedNot held closed
- loosenedMade less tight
unlatched · undone · unhooked · unclasped · detached · unsnapped · unbuttoned · unzipped · unpinned · unscrewed
freed
Released from confinement
unencumbered · liberated · released · divested · shed · eased · emancipated · delivered · disentangled · extricated
loose
Not firmly secured
- unanchoredNot fastened down
- unfixedNot fastened or settled
- adriftFloating without control
dangling · unattached · unsupported · unbraced · wobbly · unstable · free-floating · unlashed · untethered · unmoored
weaponless
Having no arms
- defenselessWithout means to resist
- unholsteredRemoved from hip case
- disarmedMade safe or captivated
vulnerable · exposed · unprepared · unequipped · unprotected · gunless
unstrappedrestrained
Held under control
confined · restricted · secured · tied down · immobilized