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Definitions

loose

[loos] / lus /
ADJECTIVE
not tight; unconstrained
Synonyms
STRONGEST
baggy lax relaxed sloppy
STRONG
clear detached disconnected easy floating free hanging liberated limp loosened released separate slack slackened unbolted unbound unbuttoned unclasped undone unfastened unhinged unhooked unlocked unpinned untied
WEAK
apart asunder at large flabby flaccid insecure movable not fitting unattached uncaged unconfined unconnected unfettered unlatched unrestrained unrestricted unsecured unshackled wobbly
Antonyms
STRONGEST
strict tight
STRONG
hindered rigid stiff
WEAK
constrained restricted taut
ADJECTIVE
indefinite, vague
Synonyms
STRONG
detached diffuse disconnected disordered obscure rambling
WEAK
ill-defined imprecise inaccurate indistinct negligent random remiss
Antonyms
WEAK
clear definite precise
ADJECTIVE
promiscuous
Synonyms
STRONGEST
easy fast lax
STRONG
abandoned corrupt debauched dissipated light playing around swinging wanton
WEAK
disreputable dissolute heedless high living imprudent inconstant lewd libertine licentious negligent out of control profligate rash reckless unchaste unrestrained
Antonyms
STRONGEST
chaste strict
STRONG
clean decent moral pure uncorrupt virtuous
VERB
set free; unbind
Synonyms
WEAK
alleviate become unfastened deliver detach discharge disconnect disengage disenthrall disjoin ease ease off emancipate extricate free let go let out liberate manumit mitigate relax release separate slacken unbar unbolt unbuckle unbutton unchain unclasp undo unfasten unfix unhitch unhook unlace unlash unlatch unleash unlock unloose unpin unscrew unsnap unstick unstrap untie untighten work free work loose
Antonyms
WEAK
bind limit restrict tighten

Example Sentences

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My parents sent the money to a friend in Argentina to start the business in their stead while they tied up loose ends in the States.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

At the time, Foundry resembled more a loose collection of services than a full-fledged platform.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

She sang open-throated declarations, recited broken poetic verses, scatted with the authority of a jazz singer, moaned with bluesy intent, and occasionally let loose an unbridled shriek or giggle.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

They had a second soon after when Ambadiang intercepted a loose pass and the ball was moved wide for Chabouni to stride over and make it 12-0.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

“We’ll turn her loose so she can get going.”

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.