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unrelaxed

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˌʌn.rɪˈlækst/

KK: /ʌnˈrɪlækst/

adjective
Definition

Not feeling calm or at ease; tense or anxious.


Example

After a long day at work, I felt unrelaxed and needed some time to unwind.


Conversation
Sloth A
I’ve been feeling really unrelaxed lately with all this work.
Sloth B
I can understand that; it’s been a busy time for both of us.
Sloth A
Yeah, I just need a break to unwind and recharge.
Sloth B
How about we go for a walk or grab some coffee to help you feel better?

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
tense
stressed
anxious
Antonyms
calm
relaxed
easygoing
Root Explanation

Unrelaxed → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "relaxed" (from Latin "relaxare", meaning to loosen or make less tense). The word "unrelaxed" means not loosened or not at ease.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') being added to 'loosened' ('relaxed') — that's why unrelaxed means not at ease.

Visually Confused Words
relaxed
unelated
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