early 14c., from un- (2) "opposite of" + button (v.). Related: Unbuttoned; unbuttoning.
unbutton the shirt
un-British
unbroken
unbuckle
unburden
unburied
unbutton
uncalled
uncanny
uncap
uncaring
unceasing
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