Unclench

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈklɛntʃ/

Definitions of unclench

verb to open or relax a clenched fist or hand

Example Sentences

A1 She tried to unclench her fist after getting angry.

A2 He was told to unclench his jaw to relieve tension.

B1 The therapist taught her how to unclench her muscles during relaxation exercises.

B2 It took a lot of effort for him to unclench his teeth and speak calmly.

C1 In order to meditate effectively, she had to unclench her mind and let go of all thoughts.

C2 After years of holding onto anger, he finally learned to unclench his heart and forgive those who had wronged him.

Examples of unclench in a Sentence

formal She was instructed to unclench her fists during the meditation session.

informal Just relax and unclench your jaw, it's not worth getting so worked up over.

slang Dude, you need to unclench and stop stressing about every little thing.

figurative It's time to unclench your heart and let go of the past grievances.

Grammatical Forms of unclench

• past tense: unclenched
• plural: unclench
• comparative: more unclenched
• superlative: most unclenched
• present tense: unclench
• future tense: will unclench
• perfect tense: have unclenched
• continuous tense: is unclenching
• singular: unclenches
• positive degree: unclench
• infinitive: to unclench
• gerund: unclenching
• participle: unclenching

Origin and Evolution of unclench

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'unclench' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'unclencan'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'unclench' has retained its original meaning of releasing or relaxing a clenched grip, but it has also been used metaphorically to describe letting go of tension or stress in various situations.