What is another word for unlatched?
Pronunciation: [ʌnlˈat͡ʃt] (IPA) 
Unlatched refers to something that is not fastened or secured properly. A common synonym for the word is "unlocked" which suggests that something that was previously fastened has now been released. Other synonyms include "open," "unbolted," "unsealed," and "unbarred", all of which suggest that a door or gate that was previously closed is now open. Another synonym for unlatched that is often used in the context of a gate or fence is "unhinged," which implies that the gate is no longer connected to its hinges and is now free to swing open. Overall, these synonyms convey the idea that something that was once closed is now open and accessible.
