Unrelaxed

Pronunciation: /ʌnrɪˈlækst/

Definitions of unrelaxed

adjective describing a state of not being relaxed or calm

Example Sentences

A1 I feel unrelaxed when I have to speak in front of a large group.

A2 The unrelaxed atmosphere in the room made it difficult to focus on the task.

B1 She appeared unrelaxed during the job interview, fidgeting nervously in her seat.

B2 The unrelaxed tension between the two colleagues was palpable during the meeting.

C1 Despite his best efforts, he couldn't shake off the feeling of being unrelaxed in social situations.

C2 The unrelaxed state of mind he was in prevented him from fully enjoying the vacation.

Examples of unrelaxed in a Sentence

formal The atmosphere in the meeting was tense and unrelaxed.

informal She always seems unrelaxed whenever she's around him.

slang I can tell he's unrelaxed because he keeps fidgeting with his hands.

figurative His mind was unrelaxed, constantly worrying about what could go wrong.

Grammatical Forms of unrelaxed

• past tense: unrelaxed
• plural: unrelaxed
• comparative: more unrelaxed
• superlative: most unrelaxed
• present tense: unrelaxed
• future tense: will unrelax
• perfect tense: have unrelaxed
• continuous tense: is unrelaxing
• singular: unrelaxed
• positive degree: unrelaxed
• infinitive: to unrelax
• gerund: unrelaxing
• participle: unrelaxed

Origin and Evolution of unrelaxed

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'unrelaxed' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the adjective 'relaxed' meaning 'free from tension or anxiety'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'unrelaxed' has remained consistent in its meaning of 'not relaxed' or 'tense', reflecting the unchanged nature of its components.