unbend
IPA: ʌnbˈɛnd
verb
- To remove a bend so as to make, or allow to become, straight.
- To release (a load) from a strain or from exertion; to set at ease for a time; to relax.
- (nautical) To unfasten sails from the spars or stays to which are attached for use.
- To cast loose or untie
- To cease to be bent; to become straight.
- To relax in exertion, attention, severity, or the like
- (archaic) to enjoy oneself; to become affable and free from formality
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Examples of "unbend" in Sentences
- Sorry if I came across as unbending.
- The guy is being hypocritical and unbending.
- An anecdote will illustrate his unbending resolution.
- They seem a little too unbending in their applicability.
- Or are we just recognizing their unbending determination
- I am too straitlaced and unbending about the encyclopedia.
- I pointed this out and was met with similar unbending response.
- I also thought you were unbending but I guess I was wrong about that.
- Despite his unbending resistance, his state fell to an innings defeat.
- The current environment is pretty unbending to consider any alternatives.