Unpick

Quick meaning: Unpick is a verb meaning (sewing) To undo sewing stitches.

Meaning

(sewing) To undo sewing stitches.

More Meanings

1. (knitting) To undo knitting in order to reuse the wool.
2. To unravel or untangle the threads of a rope etc.
3. (figurative) To unfold; to solve.
4. (figuratively) To disassemble, to undo.
5. (figuratively) To take apart; criticize harshly.
6. (transitive) To deselect.

Example Sentences

These compulsive men – and a handful of equally obsessive ‘femcels’ – have been likened to terrorists, and their forum posts have been unpicked ad nauseam.

Any plan to unpick the carefully constructed compromise to keep the Irish border free of checkpoints will enrage other European governments, especially Dublin’s.

Scientists are attempting to unpick the mystery of the “photic sneeze” – a bizarre reflex that causes people to sternutate, or sneeze, in response to bright light – and they need your help.

We're going to hazard a guess that 'apple cider vinegar benefits' has been something you've typed into Google a time or two, trying to unpick exactly why your best wellness mate has said you just have to try it.

Word Forms

• unpicks
• unpicking
• unpicked

Synonyms for unpick

Depending on context, synonyms include unstitch, unravel, untangle, unscramble, unknot.

Antonyms for unpick

Common opposites include ravel, knot, tangle.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include unravel, untangle, unscramble, unknot, unblock, dispel.

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