"Unraveling" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Unraveling" Meaning

The verb "unraveling" is a present participle gerund of the verb "unravel", which means:

1. To separate or come apart thread by thread, yarn by yarn, or fiber by fiber, often in a disordered or tangled way.
Example: The sweater was unraveling as I washed it.
2. To make clear or explain something that was previously confusing or unclear.
Example: As I listened to her explanation, the mystery started unraveling.
3. To become disarranged, fall apart, or fall to pieces.
Example: The team's chances of winning unraveling as the game went on.

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.

"Unraveling" Examples

Verb

to unravel a knot in a thread
She tried to unravel the mystery, piece by piece.
The government will have to unravel the economic mess left by the previous administration.
She unraveled the sweater that she had knitted herself.
As the team unraveled the play, they realized they had misunderstood the coach's defense strategy.