unbend Synonyms
unbend Meaning
unbend (v)
straighten up or out; make straight
unfasten, as a sail, from a spar or a stay
free from flexure
make less taut
become less tense, rest, or take one's ease
release from mental strain, tension, or formality
unbend (v. t.)
To free from flexure; to make, or allow to become, straight; to loosen; as, to unbend a bow.
A remit from a strain or from exertion; to set at ease for a time; to relax; as, to unbend the mind from study or care.
To unfasten, as sails, from the spars or stays to which they are attached for use.
To cast loose or untie, as a rope.
unbend (v. i.)
To cease to be bent; to become straight or relaxed.
To relax in exertion, attention, severity, or the like; hence, to indulge in mirth or amusement.
unbend Sentence Examples
- The steel rod refused to unbend, maintaining its rigid shape.
- The icy branch snapped unbendable, its brittle nature unforgiving.
- The stubborn mule refused to unbend its knees, creating a stalemate.
- The weight of the world seemed to bend the spirit, but it would not unbend.
- The unbending rules of etiquette governed the formal dinner party.
- The steel cables held the bridge unyielding, even in the fiercest winds.
- The unbending resolve of the rebels pushed them through adversity.
- The unbending chain of events led inevitably to the tragic outcome.
- The unbending loyalty of the dog never wavered, even in the face of danger.
- The unbendable will of the marathon runner carried them to the finish line.
FAQs About the word unbend
straighten up or out; make straight, unfasten, as a sail, from a spar or a stay, free from flexure, make less taut, become less tense, rest, or take one's ease,
straighten,uncurl, uncoil,unkink, unroll, unwind, untwist
bend, bow, bend, arc, curl, curve, arc, curve, curl, bow
The steel rod refused to unbend, maintaining its rigid shape.
The icy branch snapped unbendable, its brittle nature unforgiving.
The stubborn mule refused to unbend its knees, creating a stalemate.
The weight of the world seemed to bend the spirit, but it would not unbend.
