Pronunciation: /ʌnˈbɛnt/

Definitions of unbent

verb past tense of the verb 'bend', meaning to straighten out or flatten

Example Sentences

A1 She unbent the paperclip and used it to pick the lock.

A2 He unbent his knee after sitting in the same position for hours.

B1 The rules were strict, but she managed to unbend them slightly to allow for more flexibility.

B2 The CEO unbent his usual stoic demeanor and showed genuine emotion during the company meeting.

C1 Despite the pressure, she remained unbent in her decision to stand up for what she believed in.

C2 The politician's unwavering commitment to his principles caused him to unbend even in the face of criticism.

adjective not bent or curved; straight

Example Sentences

A1 She was happy to see her unbent paperclip still in good shape.

A2 The unbent ruler lay on the desk, untouched.

B1 The unbent wire was carefully coiled and put away for future use.

B2 His unbent attitude towards life is what makes him so resilient.

C1 Despite facing many challenges, she remained unbent in her determination to succeed.

C2 The CEO's unbent commitment to ethical business practices set a high standard for the company.

Examples of unbent in a Sentence

formal Despite the challenges, she remained unbent in her pursuit of justice.

informal No matter what they said, he stayed unbent in his decision.

slang She's so stubborn, always staying unbent no matter what.

figurative His principles were unbent, like a solid steel rod in the face of adversity.

Grammatical Forms of unbent

past tense

unbent

plural

unbent

comparative

more unbent

superlative

most unbent

present tense

unbend

future tense

will unbend

perfect tense

have unbent

continuous tense

is unbending

singular

unbent

positive degree

unbent

infinitive

unbend

gerund

unbending

participle

unbent

Origin and Evolution of unbent

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'unbent' originated from the Old English word 'unbendan' which meant to relax or release from tension.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'unbent' has evolved to also mean not physically bent or curved, as well as to describe someone who is not yielding or submissive.