1. removing the strings from a musical instrument
2. removing beads, pearls, or other objects from a string or thread
3. causing someone to become nervous, upset, or emotionally disturbed
Usage: often used in past participle form

Examples

• She spent the afternoon unstringing her old guitar before storing it.
• The jeweler was carefully unstringing the damaged necklace to salvage the pearls.
• He began unstringing the holiday lights after New Year’s.
• The constant noise was unstringing her nerves.
• The musician is unstringing his violin to replace the worn strings.
• After the performance, she started unstringing her bow.
• The stressful situation left him completely unstrung.