Unloosing

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈluːsɪŋ/

Definitions of unloosing

verb to release or set free, to undo or untie

Example Sentences

A1 She struggled with unloosing the knot in her shoelaces.

A2 The magician amazed the audience by unloosing himself from the chains.

B1 The sailor unloosed the sails as the wind picked up.

B2 The detective carefully unloosed the evidence from the suspect's grip.

C1 The master locksmith was able to unloose even the most complex of locks.

C2 The negotiator's skills in unloosing tense situations were unmatched.

Examples of unloosing in a Sentence

formal The magician performed a trick by unloosing the ropes that bound his assistant.

informal I finally unloosed my grip on the situation and let things unfold naturally.

slang She unloosed her anger on him when she found out he had been lying.

figurative The artist unloosed her creativity and painted a masterpiece.

Grammatical Forms of unloosing

past tense

unloosed

plural

unloosings

comparative

more unloosing

superlative

most unloosing

present tense

unlooses

future tense

will unloose

perfect tense

has unloosed

continuous tense

is unloosing

singular

unloosing

positive degree

unloosing

infinitive

to unloose

gerund

unloosing

participle

unloosed

Origin and Evolution of unloosing

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'unloosing' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'losian' meaning to release or set free.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'unloosing' evolved to also mean to untie, unbind, or loosen something, expanding its original meaning of release or set free.