Synonyms of unfolded

unfolded 1 of 2

adjective

as in unfurled

Synonyms & Similar Words

• unfurled
• unbuttoned
• unlocked
• unsealed
• revealed
• unzipped
• unlatched
• unfastened
• wide
• unclenched
• exposed
• gaping
• unclasped
• unbolted
• emptied
• unbarred
• unoccupied
• cleared
• empty
• vacant
• yawning
• navigable
• unobstructed
• unclosed
• passable
• open
• unstopped
• clear
• enterable
• unclogged
• free

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• stopped
• closed
• blocked
• shut
• plugged
• stuffed
• jammed
• obstructed
• clogged
• uncleared
• hampered
• hindered
• impassable
• impassible
• constricted
• cramped
• encumbered
• gated
• impeded
• dammed
• trammelled
• barricaded
• blockaded
• trammeled
• interfered (with)

unfolded

2 of 2

verb

past tense of unfold

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
• extended
• spread (out)
• unfurled
• outstretched
• stretched (out)
• flared (out)
• fanned (out)
• outspread
• 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
• developed
• elaborated
• grew
• proceeded
• emerged
• marched
• matured
• forged
• blossomed
• got on
• advanced
• ripened
• fared
• got along
• materialized
• played out

3

as in bloomed

to produce flowers

the rosebud unfolded literally overnight

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bloomed
• flowered
• blossomed
• burgeoned
• leaved
• blew
• bourgeoned
• effloresced
• leafed
• opened
• budded

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• faded
• dried up
• withered
• died
• dropped
• expired
• wilted
• shriveled
• perished
• shrivelled

4

as in appeared

to come into view

the majestic landscape unfolded before us

Synonyms & Similar Words

• appeared
• showed
• came
• arrived
• loomed
• happened
• reappeared
• materialized
• rose
• emerged
• came out
• turned up
• showed up
• occurred
• erupted
• surfaced
• arose
• resurfaced
• dawned
• blossomed
• debuted
• issued
• broke out
• sprung (up)
• shot (up)
• bulked
• sprang (up)
• bobbed (up)
• cropped (up)
• broke
• outcropped
• rematerialized

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disappeared
• went (away)
• faded
• vanished
• dissolved
• evaporated
• melted (away)
• cleared
• left
• evanesced
• withdrew
• retired
• departed

Examples of unfolded in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

These are in addition to our books, work papers, pets, kids, takeout containers, lotions, puzzles and piles of unfolded laundry. —Lisa Strauss, Washington Post, 28 July 2024

Anfinsen saw that the unfolded or misfolded proteins could spontaneously refold into their correct structures. —Quanta Magazine, 26 June 2024

The White Review was handsomely produced, with a cover that could be detached, unfolded, and mounted as an art work. —Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 1 July 2024

Like taking a car to a mechanic regularly, the unfolded protein response seemed to keep cells in good running order. —Quanta Magazine, 8 Jan. 2024