🚪 Not shut 📝 Not finished

unclosed

1 4.6

Open when it should be shut, like a window or envelope

adjective
/ʌnˈkloʊzd/

: abierto

She noticed that her book was unclosed on the table after reading.

Examples

This is the hints gloss in unclosed mood enhancer lip gloss enclosed.
The door was left unclosed, allowing the cold air to seep into the room.
The document was unclosed and not saved properly, so some information was lost.

Synonyms

ajar

vsunclosed

3 1.2

Slightly open, like a door or window

means left open in general not only with a small gap

unbuttoned

vsunclosed

2 1.3

Clothing with its buttons left open

is the general idea of being left open beyond clothing fasteners

unbolted

vsunclosed

1 3.4

Not fastened so a door or gate can open easily

is broader meaning left open whatever the fastening type

unenclosed

vsunclosed

1 5.5

An open space that has no fence or wall around it

refers to being left open where a closure or seal is expected

unsealed

vsunclosed

3.1

Not closed or fastened so it is open

refers to being left open more generally and not only missing a seal

opened

vsunclosed

1.0

Not sealed anymore, for example a bottle or letter

describes being left open often when it should be closed

unstoppered

vsunclosed

7.4

A container with its stopper removed

applies to being left open generally not only after stopper removal

unstopped

vsunclosed

5.3

Not closed with a cork or plug so liquid can run out

is the broader idea of being left open rather than focusing on plugs

unlidded

vsunclosed

5.3

A container without a cover on top

covers being left open in general beyond just missing a lid

unlatched

vsunclosed

4.1

Not fastened so a door or window opens easily

refers to being left open generally not only because a latch is open

unfastened

vsunclosed

2.4

Not tied, closed, or attached

emphasizes being left open specifically rather than any unsecured state

unbarred

vsunclosed

5.8

A door or gate that has no bars

is about being left open generally not only absence of bars

Antonyms

closed

3 1.0

Shut so people cannot go in or see

How Open

wide open

127 2.3

open

∞ 1.0

unclosed

1 4.6

ajar

3 1.2

Surface Forms

unclosed positive

Morphology

unclosed = closed (transparent) = un + close + ed

Formed by productive prefix 'un-' attached to the adjective 'closed'; meaning 'not closed' is directly derivable.

Etymology

Unclosed comes from the parts un- meaning 'not' and closed from 'close', which means 'to shut'. So unclosed simply describes something 'not shut', like a door, window, or envelope left open.