UNWOUND Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

unwound

verb

past tense of unwind

as in relaxed

to get rid of nervous tension or anxiety soft music and a good book help me unwind

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tensed (up)

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Recent Examples of unwound Prosecutors and the media had unwound a web of lies from Santos over the years, including illegally spending donor money, lying about being Jewish, and fabricating his resume. — Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 18 Oct. 2025 Frontier expands routes, will cut less profitable ones Dempsey took over from longtime Frontier CEO Barry Biffle in December and has unwound some of his more aggressive expansion plans. — Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 8 May 2026

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relaxed

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In the years after the schedule was relaxed, three more instances were discovered before the crash.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 July 2026
Tailoring became lighter, proportions relaxed and layering more instinctive, creating wardrobes that feel versatile rather than prescriptive.

— Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 29 June 2026

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