Unallayed

Pronunciation: /ʌnəˈleɪd/

Definitions of unallayed

adjective not lessened or diminished; unrelieved

Example Sentences

A1 The child's fears were unallayed even after being reassured by their parents.

A2 The traveler's hunger remained unallayed as they searched for a restaurant in the unfamiliar city.

B1 The student's curiosity about the topic was unallayed, prompting them to do further research.

B2 Despite the doctor's reassurances, the patient's anxiety remained unallayed.

C1 The detective's suspicions were unallayed until they found concrete evidence.

C2 The author's thirst for knowledge was unallayed, driving them to explore new subjects and ideas.

Examples of unallayed in a Sentence

formal The concerns of the public remained unallayed despite the government's reassurances.

informal Her fears were unallayed even after talking to her friends about it.

slang I'm still unallayed about whether I should go to the party or not.

figurative The storm of emotions within her remained unallayed as she tried to find peace.

Grammatical Forms of unallayed

• past tense: unallayed
• plural: unallayed
• comparative: more unallayed
• superlative: most unallayed
• present tense: unallaying
• future tense: will unallay
• perfect tense: have unallayed
• continuous tense: is unallaying
• singular: unallayed
• positive degree: unallayed
• infinitive: to unallay
• gerund: unallaying
• participle: unallayed

Origin and Evolution of unallayed

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'unallayed' originated from Middle English, combining the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the verb 'allay' meaning 'to calm or soothe'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'unallayed' has retained its original meaning of 'not calmed or soothed', but its usage has become less common in modern English compared to its usage in Middle English.