uncurling
The word “uncurling” has 3 syllables: un-cur-ling
It's pronounced as /ʌnˈkɜːrlɪŋ/
What is synonym and antonym for uncurling?
In the thesaurus, “uncurling” has 10 synonyms and 19 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for uncurling along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for uncurling
- disentangling
- straightening
- unbending
- uncoiling
- unkinking
- unrolling
- untangling
- untwining
- untwisting
- unwinding
Antonyms for uncurling
- arcing
- bending
- bowing
- coiling
- crooking
- curling
- curving
- entwining
- hooking
- kinking
- looping
- rounding
- spiraling
- spiralling
- swirling
- turning
- twining
- twisting
- winding
Meanings of uncurling
- verb
- To straighten out from being curled up.
Example Sentences
- She sat there, uncurling the tightly wound ribbon for her craft project.
- The dog was uncurling from its sleep, stretching its legs and yawning.
- The leaf began uncurling in the warm sunlight, revealing its full shape.
- After hours of being cramped, he started uncurling his stiff muscles.
- He was uncurling the letter carefully, afraid it might tear.
On this page you'll find 29 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to uncurling, such as: arcing, bending, bowing, coiling, crooking, curling, curving.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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