adjective
- not supported or held in place by stays or supports
- not restrained or held back
Usage: nautical
Examples
- The unstayed mast swayed dangerously in the storm.
- The ship’s unstayed rigging made it vulnerable to strong winds.
- His unstayed enthusiasm led him to make rash decisions.
- The unstayed emotions poured out after years of suppression.
- Without proper bracing, the unstayed structure began to wobble.
- Her unstayed laughter filled the entire room.