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Synonyms & Similar Words
relaxed
slack
lenient
casual
careless
untidy
disheveled
sloppy
unordered
unstructured
vague
ambiguous
unrestricted
unconfined
free
liberated
unrestrained
uncontrolled
lax
soft
gentle
easygoing
indulgent
permissive
weak
fragile
brittle
unstable
insecure
detached
separated
disconnected
fragmented
Meaning of Loose
The primary meaning of the word "Loose" is not being tightly fixed or securely attached.
Definitions
- Not firmly or tightly fixed in place
- Not strict or severe
- Not precisely or strictly limited or defined
- Having a loose or relaxed texture or consistency
- Not tightly held or controlled
Etymology of Loose
The word "Loose" originated from Old English "lūs", which is also related to the Old Norse word "lauss", both of which are derived from the Proto-Germanic word "lusiz" and the Proto-Indo-European root "leu-", meaning to separate or detach.
Example Uses
- The door was loose and creaked when I opened it.
- She has a loose grip on the handlebars of her bike.
- The teacher was loose with her grading and gave everyone high marks.
- The dog got loose from its leash and ran away.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
tight
secure
strict
severe
precise
limited
defined
firm
fixed
attached
controlled
restrained
confined
restricted
rigid
stiff
inflexible
unyielding
demanding
exacting
rigorous
stern