"Unquote" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
To set something free from quotation marks, often referring to reporting someone's exact words, words or phrases spoken by someone, especially when quoted in writing.
Usage Examples of "Unquote"
The professor asked the student to unquote the sentence, revealing the original meaning behind the direct speech.
The journalist was forced to unquote the president's words after accusations of misquotation.
To understand the text more clearly, we need to unquote the sentence, setting it away from the spoken language.
Can you unquote that statement for me? I'd love to see the actual text.
After looking at the dialogue, it was clear that the critic had unquoted the playwright's true intention.
Meaning: extremely enthusiastically or energetically, to an extent that cannot be satisfied or satisfied by anything.
Utterly certain or convinced that something is true or certain. Providing no reason for doubt or uncertainty.
Complete confidence or faith in someone or something without any doubts or questions.<br><br>Example: The politician's popularity was unshakeable, thanks to her unquestioned honestly and dedication to public service.<br><br>In other words, something or someone with unquestioned is accepted as true, good, or right without anybody questioning it.
Complete trust or loyalty, without questioning or doubting. Unwavering confidence in someone or something.
Unranked refers to a person or entity that has not been assigned or achieved a ranking in a particular category, competition, or hierarchy. In sports, it often refers to a team or player that has not yet earned a ranking or position in a competitive league or standings.
Not given a rating or evaluation; unreviewed or unkown.<br><br>Example: "The movie was unrated by the MPAA due to its graphic content."
To unravel means to separate or release something that is entangled or complicated:<br><br> "The detective spent hours trying to unravel the mystery of the stolen jewels." (Here, the detective is trying to separate the clues and understand the sequence of events.)<br> "Can you try to unravel the knotted thread?" (Here, someone is asking someone to untangle a knotted string or thread.)<br><br>More generally, unravel can also mean to become mixed or confusing:<br><br> "The politician's plans began to unravel during the debate, as he couldn't keep track of his words." (Here, the politician's plans became unclear or caused confusion.)<br><br>In addition, the phrase "to unravel a secret" can mean to reveal or expose a hidden fact:<br><br> "She spent years unraveling the truth behind her father's mysterious death." (Here, the person is working to uncover the cause or circumstances of her father's death.)
To become untangled or disentangled, as threads or fibres that are knotted or twisted together. <br><br>Example: The detective tried to unravel the mystery of the stolen jewels.
The verb "unraveling" is a present participle gerund of the verb "unravel", which means:<br><br>1. To separate or come apart thread by thread, yarn by yarn, or fiber by fiber, often in a disordered or tangled way.<br>Example: The sweater was unraveling as I washed it.<br>2. To make clear or explain something that was previously confusing or unclear.<br>Example: As I listened to her explanation, the mystery started unraveling.<br>3. To become disarranged, fall apart, or fall to pieces.<br>Example: The team's chances of winning unraveling as the game went on.<br><br>In general, "unraveling" often connotes a sense of something coming apart or falling into a state of disorder, whether it's a physical thread, a confusing situation, or a broken relationship.