unbutton

verb

un·but·ton ˌən-ˈbə-tᵊn

unbuttoned; unbuttoning; unbuttons

Synonyms of unbutton next

transitive verb

: to loose the buttons of

: to open by or as if by loosing buttons

intransitive verb

: to undo buttons

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This technique allows stage actors to tear off their clothes during short scene changes during a play, instead of wasting precious time unbuttoning them. —

Alex Haddon, The Indianapolis Star, 29 July 2024 However, they’re placed on the sides of the legs so shoppers can have the option to wear the dress as is or to unbutton the sides for an easy-breezy, leg-baring look. —

Victoria Montalti, refinery29.com, 27 Mar. 2024 After a taste of the Da Bomb hot sauce, Klum stunned an unassuming Evans by unbuttoning her denim top to fan herself off from the heat. —

Jessica Wang, EW.com, 20 June 2024 At the 2024 Oscars, Ryan Gosling sported a custom black Gucci suit with subtle metallic piping, a black shirt unbuttoned midway and hot pink socks as a nod to his film Barbie. —

Brittany Talarico, Peoplemag, 9 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for unbutton