UNANCHORED Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

unanchored

adjective

Definition of unanchored

as in undone

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Recent Examples of unanchored Powell explained that a truly sustained loss of confidence would show up not in asset prices alone, but in unanchored inflation expectations. — Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2026 The barricades were flimsy and unanchored. — Jamie Thompson, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2026 Consumer expectations for inflation popped to their highest levels in more than a year, threatening to become unanchored on the heels of strong economic performance in recent months. — Tobias Burns, The Hill, 7 Feb. 2025 Twisters at that strength can destroy mobile homes, flip or lift cars, and sweep away unanchored homes. — Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for unanchored

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Adjective

Effortless Texture Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images Speaking of long hair, von Cannon predicts lived-in, undone texture is the way to go.

— Audrey Noble, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2026
Marine Serre showed its signature crescent print on long shorts and short circle skirts, and The Row went back to basics with inky blue jeans and an undone white button-down shirt.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of undone

Adjective

While Salomon sneakers are, in part, known for their shoelaces that never come untied, this pair doesn’t have any at all.

— Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 10 May 2026
Grandaddy, unbeaten and untied and still heavyweight champion of the college football world.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2026

Definition of untied

Adjective

These prediction market partnerships have, for some, become emblematic of what fans see as unfettered greed on the part of teams, players, leagues and platforms believed to be degrading their experience of sports writ large.

— Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2026
Conference expansion and realignment, as well as an unfettered transfer portal, has college football looking more and more like the NFL by the day, and that's by design.

— Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of unfettered

Adjective

Some leaders become disengaged, leaving employees without the support necessary to succeed.

— Guy Yehiav, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026
Jason is currently earning a few extra bucks wiping down counters and hauling ice at a bar, which is even less glamorous than teaching science to disengaged students.

— Scott Tobias, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of disengaged

Adjective

The car's entire battery pack, which weighs about 1,100 pounds, or about as much as a grand piano, is unbolted and whisked away, underground.

— John Ruwitch, NPR, 18 Apr. 2026
In May, a fisherman fell into the water and drowned after the seat on his bass boat became unbolted.

— Tanasia Kenney, Miami Herald, 6 June 2024

Definition of unbolted

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