unstressed

un·stressed

adj \ˌən-ˈstrest\

Definition of UNSTRESSED

1

: not bearing a stress or accent <unstressed syllables>

2

: not subjected to stress <unstressed wires>

Examples of UNSTRESSED

1. The second syllable of the word “random” is unstressed.

First Known Use of UNSTRESSED

1883

Rhymes with UNSTRESSED

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