Definition

Not calmed or made less severe; remaining intense or unrelieved.

Example

Her unassuaged grief was evident in her tear-filled eyes.

Conversation

I still feel unassuaged about the argument we had last week.

Yeah, it was a tough conversation to have.

I thought we were past it, but I can't shake this feeling.

Maybe we should talk it out again to find some closure.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unassuaged → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "assuaged" (from Latin "assuaviare", meaning to calm or soothe). The word "unassuaged" means not calmed or soothed, indicating a state of ongoing distress or agitation.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') being combined with the idea of 'calming' or 'soothing' ('assuaged'). This helps you remember that unassuaged refers to a feeling that remains unsettled or agitated.

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