unfolded
adjective
un·fold·ed ˌən-ˈfōl-dəd 
: not folded
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Still, the facts of what unfolded were unclear even to some of the participants, the report found. 
New York Times, 17 July 2022 The police shooting unfolded outside Salt Lake’s Indoor Swapmeet. Scott D. Pierce, The Salt Lake Tribune, 25 Aug. 2022 This gives you a large touchscreen HDR tablet when completely unfolded. Chris Smith, BGR, 6 Jan. 2022 Here’s how the debate, edited for clarity, unfolded. Dale Hrabi And Nina Molina, WSJ, 4 Aug. 2022 The two women use the unfolded upper bunk beds to store toys, bags and snacks, and sleep with their children in the narrow beds below. New York Times, 4 Aug. 2022 The icon instructs the user to flip the unfolded device. Chris Smith, BGR, 2 Aug. 2022 The movie Guerrero is starring in features a terrific opening act, culminating in what unfolded Wednesday against two of the Yankees’ best pitchers in Gerrit Cole and Jonathan Loaisiga. Larry Fleisher, Forbes, 14 Apr. 2022 The alliance just kind of unfolded with people that felt right. Rachel Schonberger, EW.com, 19 Feb. 2022 See More
New York Times, 17 July 2022 The police shooting unfolded outside Salt Lake’s Indoor Swapmeet. Scott D. Pierce, The Salt Lake Tribune, 25 Aug. 2022 This gives you a large touchscreen HDR tablet when completely unfolded. Chris Smith, BGR, 6 Jan. 2022 Here’s how the debate, edited for clarity, unfolded. Dale Hrabi And Nina Molina, WSJ, 4 Aug. 2022 The two women use the unfolded upper bunk beds to store toys, bags and snacks, and sleep with their children in the narrow beds below. New York Times, 4 Aug. 2022 The icon instructs the user to flip the unfolded device. Chris Smith, BGR, 2 Aug. 2022 The movie Guerrero is starring in features a terrific opening act, culminating in what unfolded Wednesday against two of the Yankees’ best pitchers in Gerrit Cole and Jonathan Loaisiga. Larry Fleisher, Forbes, 14 Apr. 2022 The alliance just kind of unfolded with people that felt right. Rachel Schonberger, EW.com, 19 Feb. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1683, in the meaning defined above
unfolded 1 of 2
adjective
as in unfurled
Synonyms & Similar Words
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- unfurled
- unzipped
- revealed
- unlocked
- unbuttoned
- unsealed
- unfastened
- unlatched
- unclenched
- exposed
- wide
- emptied
- unclasped
- gaping
- unbolted
- yawning
- unbarred
- unoccupied
- cleared
- empty
- vacant
- unobstructed
- navigable
- unclosed
- passable
- unstopped
- open
- clear
- enterable
- unclogged
- free
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- stopped
- closed
- blocked
- shut
- jammed
- stuffed
- plugged
- obstructed
- clogged
- hampered
- hindered
- uncleared
- impassable
- cramped
- constricted
- impassible
- encumbered
- impeded
- trammelled
- gated
- dammed
- trammeled
- barricaded
- blockaded
- interfered (with)
unfolded
2 of 2verb
1
as in expanded
to arrange the parts of (something) over a wider area carefully unfold that antique map so that it doesn't tear Synonyms & Similar Words
- expanded
- opened
- unfurled
- extended
- outspread
- outstretched
- spread (out)
- stretched (out)
- fanned (out)
- flared (out)
- overspread
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- folded
- closed
- contracted
- reduced
- compressed
- condensed
- compacted
2
as in evolved
to gradually become clearer or more detailed as the situation unfolded, it became clear that more help would be needed the movie became more interesting once the mystery began to unfold Synonyms & Similar Words
- evolved
- progressed
- elaborated
- developed
- emerged
- grew
- proceeded
- matured
- blossomed
- marched
- forged
- ripened
- got on
- materialized
- fared
- advanced
- got along
- played out
3
as in bloomed
to produce flowers the rosebud unfolded literally overnight Synonyms & Similar Words
- bloomed
- flowered
- blossomed
- burgeoned
- leaved
- blew
- opened
- bourgeoned
- effloresced
- leafed
- budded
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- faded
- wilted
- died
- shriveled
- dropped
- shrivelled
- withered
- expired
- dried up
- perished
4
as in appeared
to come into view the majestic landscape unfolded before us Synonyms & Similar Words
- appeared
- showed
- arrived
- came
- happened
- loomed
- emerged
- reappeared
- materialized
- occurred
- rose
- turned up
- erupted
- came out
- surfaced
- reappeared
- showed up
- arose
- blossomed
- resurfaced
- dawned
- debuted
- bulked
- broke out
- issued
- broke
- outcropped
- sprung (up)
- rematerialized
- bobbed (up)
- sprang (up)
- cropped (up)
- shot (up)
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- disappeared
- faded
- evaporated
- vanished
- dissolved
- went (away)
- cleared
- left
- melted (away)
- evanesced
- withdrew
- retired
- departed