Unrelieved

Pronunciation: /ʌnrɪˈliːvd/

Definitions of unrelieved

adjective an adjective used to describe something that continues without interruption or relief

Example Sentences

A1 The unrelieved pain in his leg made it difficult for him to walk.

A2 She felt unrelieved stress from work and needed to take a break.

B1 The unrelieved tension in the room was palpable as they waited for the results.

B2 The unrelieved suffering of the refugees was heartbreaking to witness.

C1 The unrelieved pressure of the job eventually led to burnout.

C2 The unrelieved sorrow of losing a loved one can be overwhelming.

Examples of unrelieved in a Sentence

formal The patient's pain was unrelieved by the medication.

informal No matter how much he rested, his headache remained unrelieved.

slang She was unrelieved about failing the test.

figurative The tension in the room was unrelieved as they waited for the results.

Grammatical Forms of unrelieved

• past tense: unrelieved
• plural: unrelieved
• comparative: more unrelieved
• superlative: most unrelieved
• present tense: unrelieved
• future tense: will be unrelieved
• perfect tense: has been unrelieved
• continuous tense: is being unrelieved
• singular: unrelieved
• positive degree: unrelieved
• infinitive: to unrelieve
• gerund: unrelieving
• participle: unrelieved

Origin and Evolution of unrelieved

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'unrelieved' originated from Middle English, derived from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the verb 'relieve'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'unrelieved' has retained its original meaning of 'not relieved or alleviated', with no significant evolution in its usage.