Loose

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Insecure

Synonyms Not fixed in place, insecure, unattached, unfastened, rickety, movable, not secure, unsecured, detached, wobbly, and unsteady.

Unpinned

Synonyms Untied, unbound, down, floppy, unpinned, hanging free, and flowing.

Escaped

Synonyms Free, at liberty, escaped, untied, untethered, unshackled, unrestricted, freed, liberated, set loose, at large, on the loose, unconfined, unchained, unsecured, unfastened, unbound, let go, and released.

Slack

Synonyms Baggy, easy-fitting, slack, boyfriend, shapeless, lax, sagging, slouchy, loose-fitting, generously cut, roomy, oversized, bagging, hanging, and sloppy.

Indefinite

Synonyms Vague, inexact, ill-defined, unmeticulous, general, non-specific, liberal, indefinite, imprecise, unrigorous, broad, rough, and inexplicit.

Unloose

Synonyms Free, unloose, set loose, let go, liberate, unchain, untether, unpen, unclick, set free, turn loose, let loose, release, untie, unfetter, unfasten, and unleash.

Loosen

Synonyms Relax, loosen, lessen, diminish, soften, slacken, weaken, reduce, and moderate.

Discharge

Synonyms Fire, shoot, catapult, let fly with, discharge, eject, and let go.

Example Sentences

His shoelaces were loose.

The screw was loose and needed tightening.

She wore a loose-fitting dress.

The dog got loose and ran down the street.

He let the papers loose in the wind.

A loose wire caused the short circuit.

The tooth is a bit loose.

She kept her hair loose and flowing.

The handle feels loose on the door.

He prefers wearing loose clothes in summer.