Unstressed

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈstrɛst/

Definitions of unstressed

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case, 'unstressed' describes something that is not emphasized or given importance

Example Sentences

A1 I prefer unstressed activities like reading a book or taking a walk.

A2 She finds it hard to focus when she's feeling unstressed.

B1 Some people thrive in high-pressure situations, while others prefer a more unstressed environment.

B2 The therapist recommended incorporating more unstressed moments into her daily routine to reduce anxiety.

C1 In order to maintain a healthy work-life balance, it's important to prioritize unstressed activities outside of work.

C2 The CEO's leadership style is characterized by a calm and unstressed demeanor, even in challenging situations.

Examples of unstressed in a Sentence

formal In linguistics, an unstressed syllable is a syllable that is pronounced with less emphasis or prominence.

informal I tend to skip over unstressed words when I'm reading out loud.

slang I always mumble through the unstressed parts of a song because I don't know the lyrics.

figurative She felt like an unstressed vowel in the middle of a sentence, easily overlooked and forgotten.

Grammatical Forms of unstressed

past tense

unstressed

plural

unstressed

comparative

more unstressed

superlative

most unstressed

present tense

unstress

future tense

will unstress

perfect tense

have unstressed

continuous tense

is unstressing

singular

unstressed

positive degree

unstressed

infinitive

to unstress

gerund

unstressing

participle

unstressed

Origin and Evolution of unstressed

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Old French
Story behind the word: The word 'unstressed' originated from the Old French word 'estresse' meaning narrowness or tightness.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'unstressed' evolved to refer to a lack of emphasis or prominence in pronunciation, particularly in linguistics.