Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

unbutton

[uhn-buht-n] / ʌnˈbʌt n /
VERB
unfasten
Synonyms
Antonyms


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Then McEnany laughed and asked her co-hosts for permission to unbutton what had become her too-tight blazer.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2025

The juror explained that whenever he would start a long cross-examination, he would unbutton his suit jacket.

From Slate • Jan. 26, 2024

GiAnn, one of three children along with Michael and Jerry Jr., recalled how their father would wear a Pop Warner football shirt underneath his work clothes, and would come home and unbutton the work shirt.

From Washington Times • Oct. 25, 2022

Furch fixed his hair and advised him to unbutton his blazer.

From New York Times • Jun. 23, 2018

Parents unbutton their coats and drape them awkwardly over their arms.

From "Wintergirls" by Laurie Halse Anderson