unbent

• Устаревшее или литературное прилагательное, означающее не согнутый, не изогнутый или не склонённый; в переносном смысле может означать не уступающий или не подчиняющийся.

An archaic or literary adjective meaning not bent, curved, or bowed; figuratively, it can mean not yielding or submitting.

1. Not bent or curvedB2formal

   Straight; not curved, crooked, or folded.

   Прямой

   • The wire remained unbent after the pressure was applied.
   • He kept the paper unbent by placing it in a folder.
   • The unbent branch was used as a walking stick.

   Synonymserectstraightunboweduncurved

   Antonymsbentcrookedcurved

2. Erect in postureB2formal

   Standing or sitting with a straight back; not stooped or slouching.

   Прямой

   • The soldier stood unbent and proud during the inspection.
   • Despite her age, she remained unbent and walked with confidence.
   • He maintained an unbent posture throughout the long ceremony.

   Synonymserectstraightstraight-backedunbowedupright

   Antonymsbentcurvedhunchedstoopedstooping

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия по выпрямлению чего-то изогнутого, или для расслабления и становления менее формальным или строгим.

A verb used to indicate the act of straightening something that was bent, or to relax and become less formal or strict.

irregular verb

1. Straighten physicallyB2formal

   To make something straight or to become straight after being bent.

   Выпрямить

   • He unbent the wire to use it for a different purpose.
   • The metal rod slowly unbent under the heat.
   • She unbent the paperclip to pick the lock.

   Synonymsextendstraightenstraighten outuncurl

   Antonymsbendbowcrookcurveflex

2. Relax or become less formalB2formal

   To release mental strain, tension, or formality; to become more relaxed.

   Расслабиться

   • After the stressful meeting, he finally unbent and told a joke.
   • She unbent from her usual strict demeanor at the party.
   • It took him a while to unbend and enjoy the vacation.

   Synonymschill outdecompressease uplet golighten uploosen uprelax

   Antonymsstiffenstraintensetighten

3. Nautical: unfasten a sailC2formal

   To unfasten a sail from a spar or a stay.

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   • The sailor unbent the jib before the storm.
   • They had to unbend the mainsail to repair it.
   • He unbent the sail from the yardarm.

   Synonymscast offdetachlooseunfastenuntie