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unretracted

unretracted

1 6.9
A part that stays out and is not pulled in
  • adjective
  • /ˌʌn.rɪˈtræktɪd/
: no retractado
  • The cat's unretracted claws scratched the surface of the couch.

Examples

  • The technician noticed the unretracted antenna on the device before starting repairs.

  • The unretracted statement caused a lot of controversy.

  • After landing, the pilot realized the plane's unretracted landing gear needed immediate attention.

  • Is the article still unretracted?

  • The dog displayed its unretracted fangs as a sign of aggression.

  • The climber's unretracted harness kept him safe on the steep cliff.

  • Despite the heavy winds, the flag remained unretracted and high on the pole.

Synonyms

unsheathed
vsunretracted
1 7.2

A thing without a cover that is exposed to harm

remains extended or pulled out rather than being drawn in or covered

Antonyms

retracted
2 5.6

Pulled back so it is not visible or said anymore

How Retracted

retracted
2 5.6
unretracted
1 6.9

Surface Forms

unretracted positive

Morphology

unretracted = retracted (transparent) = un + retract + ed

The adjective is formed by adding the negative prefix 'un-' to the past-participial/adjectival form 'retracted', yielding 'not retracted'.

Etymology

Unretracted breaks into un- ('not') and retract (from re- 'back' + tract 'to pull', the same root as tractor). So something unretracted is 'not pulled back' and stays out or extended.