Unbend
verb
To straighten something that is bent or curved.
She had to unbend the wire coat hanger to use it
Often appears as...
- unbend a wire
- unbend a curve
verb
To relax after a period of tension or formality.
After the meeting, she needed some time to unbend and destress
Often appears as...
- unbend after work
- unbend after tension
verb
To straighten something that is bent or curved.
She had to unbend the wire coat hanger to use it
Often appears as...
- unbend a wire
- unbend a curve
verb
To relax after a period of tension or formality.
After the meeting, she needed some time to unbend and destress
Often appears as...
- unbend after work
- unbend after tension
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Action
Use 'unbend' to describe straightening something physical like metal or plastic.
The plumber had to unbend the pipe to stop the leak.
Pro Tip 2/3Literal Use
'Unbend' is often used literally, meaning the act should be physically possible.
She tried to unbend the paperclip back into its original shape.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Reversible
Sometimes unbending an object doesn’t restore its original condition.
Even after you unbend a hook, it might not be as strong as before.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Action
Use 'unbend' to describe straightening something physical like metal or plastic.
The plumber had to unbend the pipe to stop the leak.
Pro Tip 2/3Literal Use
'Unbend' is often used literally, meaning the act should be physically possible.
She tried to unbend the paperclip back into its original shape.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Reversible
Sometimes unbending an object doesn’t restore its original condition.
Even after you unbend a hook, it might not be as strong as before.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Action
Use 'unbend' to describe straightening something physical like metal or plastic.
The plumber had to unbend the pipe to stop the leak.
Pro Tip 2/3Literal Use
'Unbend' is often used literally, meaning the act should be physically possible.
She tried to unbend the paperclip back into its original shape.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Reversible
Sometimes unbending an object doesn’t restore its original condition.
Even after you unbend a hook, it might not be as strong as before.
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Video examples
Tiny robots with giant...
When I do, you can see the actuator respond by curling up. Now, this might not look like much, but if we were to put a red blood cell up on the screen, it'd be about that big, so these are unbelievably tiny curls. They're unbelievably small, and yet this device can just bend and unbend, no problem, nothing breaks. So how do we do it?
Video examples
Tiny robots with giant...
When I do, you can see the actuator respond by curling up. Now, this might not look like much, but if we were to put a red blood cell up on the screen, it'd be about that big, so these are unbelievably tiny curls. They're unbelievably small, and yet this device can just bend and unbend, no problem, nothing breaks. So how do we do it?
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Quote examples
H. P. Lovecraft
American Novelist
If religion were true, its followers would not try to bludgeon their young into an artificial conformity; but would merely insist on their unbending quest for truth, irrespective of artificial backgrounds or practical consequences.
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Stephan Lichtsteiner
Generally, though, becoming captain was never something I thought about. I've always pushed myself to be a leader and a winner through my performances, passion, ambition, will to win and unbending winning mentality.
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Douglas MacArthur
American General
Build me a son, O Lord, who will be strong enough to know when he is weak, and brave enough to face himself when he is afraid, one who will be proud and unbending in honest defeat, and humble and gentle in victory.
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Marianne Williamson
American Author
I've known Dennis Kucinich for a long time, and I don't think I have illusions about him. Sometimes I find him pompous, male chauvinistic, intellectually unbending. But he is a good man, and a serious one.
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Alveda King
American Clergyman
As a survivor of the 20th-century Race Wars, my back remains unbent, and I move forward for life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness for all who were created equal in God's eyes.
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Dimebag Darrell
American Musician
Using string bends instead of just playing regular, unbent notes can definitely help give certain riffs a cooler, heavier edge.
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Tammy Duckworth
I admire Governor Blagojevich's unbending commitment to giving every person in Illinois access to health care.
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Everett Dirksen
American Politician
I am a man of fixed and unbending principles, the first of which is to be flexible at all times.
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John Gay
English Poet
I must have women - there is nothing unbends the mind like them.
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Charles Lamb
English Critic
She unbent her mind afterwards - over a book.
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H. P. Lovecraft
American Novelist
If religion were true, its followers would not try to bludgeon their young into an artificial conformity; but would merely insist on their unbending quest for truth, irrespective of artificial backgrounds or practical consequences.
Quote examples
Stephan Lichtsteiner
Generally, though, becoming captain was never something I thought about. I've always pushed myself to be a leader and a winner through my performances, passion, ambition, will to win and unbending winning mentality.
Quote examples
Douglas MacArthur
American General
Build me a son, O Lord, who will be strong enough to know when he is weak, and brave enough to face himself when he is afraid, one who will be proud and unbending in honest defeat, and humble and gentle in victory.
Quote examples
Marianne Williamson
American Author
I've known Dennis Kucinich for a long time, and I don't think I have illusions about him. Sometimes I find him pompous, male chauvinistic, intellectually unbending. But he is a good man, and a serious one.
Quote examples
Alveda King
American Clergyman
As a survivor of the 20th-century Race Wars, my back remains unbent, and I move forward for life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness for all who were created equal in God's eyes.
Quote examples
Dimebag Darrell
American Musician
Using string bends instead of just playing regular, unbent notes can definitely help give certain riffs a cooler, heavier edge.
Quote examples
Tammy Duckworth
I admire Governor Blagojevich's unbending commitment to giving every person in Illinois access to health care.
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Everett Dirksen
American Politician
I am a man of fixed and unbending principles, the first of which is to be flexible at all times.
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John Gay
English Poet
I must have women - there is nothing unbends the mind like them.
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Charles Lamb
English Critic
She unbent her mind afterwards - over a book.
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