unbuttoned
adjective
un·but·toned
ˌən-ˈbə-tᵊnd 
1
a
: not buttoned
b
: not provided with buttons
2
: not under constraint : free and unrestricted in action and expression
the musicians' unbuttoned energy
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In videos shared on Instagram by The Cut and Willy Chavarria, Clarkson wore a blue jacket with a white unbuttoned shirt that showed off his tattoos and pink plaid shorts with loafers and high socks.
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Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
The saving grace for this year’s WWDC video was my son constantly questioning why Craig Federighi had his shirt unbuttoned so far down.
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Tyler Hayes,
PC Magazine,
9 June 2026
Keeping the button down largely unbuttoned and the cuffs open keeps the look from feeling too buttoned up.
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Emily Kelleher,
InStyle,
5 June 2026
To add to the breezy summer feel of her look, Cyrus wore her loose denim top unbuttoned right to her sternum, forgoing any necklaces in favor or bold aviator sunglasses.
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Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
14 May 2026
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Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
The saving grace for this year’s WWDC video was my son constantly questioning why Craig Federighi had his shirt unbuttoned so far down.
—
Tyler Hayes,
PC Magazine,
9 June 2026
Keeping the button down largely unbuttoned and the cuffs open keeps the look from feeling too buttoned up.
—
Emily Kelleher,
InStyle,
5 June 2026
To add to the breezy summer feel of her look, Cyrus wore her loose denim top unbuttoned right to her sternum, forgoing any necklaces in favor or bold aviator sunglasses.
—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
14 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for unbuttoned
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“Unbuttoned.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unbuttoned. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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unbuttoned
adjective
un·but·toned
ˌən-ˈbət-ᵊnd
1
a
: not buttoned
b
: not provided with buttons
2
: free and unrestricted in action or expression
the musician's unbuttoned energy
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