Definition

Not having a band or strap; loose or unfastened.

Example

The unbanded fabric flowed freely in the breeze.

Conversation

I noticed that your bag looks a bit unbanded today.

Yeah, I forgot to put the strap back on it this morning.

It must be annoying to carry it around like that.

It is, but I'll fix it once I get home.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unbanded → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "band" (from Old English "banda", meaning a strip or binding). The word "unbanded" means not bound or not tied together.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') being used to describe something that is 'not tied' ('band'). This helps you remember that 'unbanded' refers to something that is free from binding.

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