Unrefreshed

Pronunciation: /ʌn.rɪˈfrɛʃt/

Definitions of unrefreshed

adjective describing a state of not being refreshed or rested

Example Sentences

A1 After a long night of studying, I woke up feeling unrefreshed.

A2 She tried to nap during the flight, but still felt unrefreshed when they landed.

B1 Despite getting a full night's sleep, he still felt unrefreshed in the morning.

B2 The hotel room was nice, but the uncomfortable bed left her feeling unrefreshed in the morning.

C1 Even after a relaxing vacation, she still felt unrefreshed due to jet lag.

C2 The stress of work and lack of sleep left him constantly feeling unrefreshed.

Examples of unrefreshed in a Sentence

formal After a night of little sleep, I woke up feeling unrefreshed and tired.

informal I stayed up too late watching TV and now I'm feeling totally unrefreshed.

slang I partied all night and now I'm feeling super unrefreshed.

figurative Her mind felt unrefreshed, like a stagnant pond in need of fresh water.

Grammatical Forms of unrefreshed

• past tense: unrefreshed
• plural: unrefreshed
• comparative: more unrefreshed
• superlative: most unrefreshed
• present tense: unrefreshed
• future tense: will be unrefreshed
• perfect tense: have been unrefreshed
• continuous tense: being unrefreshed
• singular: unrefreshed
• positive degree: unrefreshed
• infinitive: to be unrefreshed
• gerund: being unrefreshed
• participle: unrefreshed

Origin and Evolution of unrefreshed

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'unrefreshed' originated from the Old French word 'refreschir' which means to refresh.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'unrefreshed' has retained its original meaning of not refreshed or rejuvenated, but has also come to be used in a figurative sense to describe someone who is mentally or emotionally drained.