Definition

Not under pressure or tension; relaxed and free from stress.

Example

The unstrained atmosphere in the room made everyone feel comfortable and at ease.

Conversation

I really enjoyed our hiking trip last weekend.

Me too! It felt so unstrained compared to our last one.

Exactly! We should plan more trips like that.

Definitely, I love the feeling of being unstrained in nature.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unstrained → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "strained" (from Old French *estrain*, meaning to stretch or exert). The word "unstrained" means not stretched or exerted, indicating a relaxed or easy state.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') being applied to something that is 'stretched' or 'exerted' ('strained'). This helps you remember that 'unstrained' refers to a state that is relaxed or easy.

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