unrelaxed

adjective

Definition of unrelaxednext
as in tightened

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  1. stiff
  2. inflexible
  3. firm
Adjective
  • The service Service here is warm and deeply personal rather than stiff or overly formal.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026
  • That double-helix structure is the secret to the tusk’s remarkable stiffness and strength, with the flexible fibers and stiff mineral matrix enabling the tusk to withstand strong forces, like bending and twisting without cracking.
    — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of stiff
Adjective
  • Many ex-addicts turn to religion, exchanging one inflexible code for another; John’s own post-heroin spiritual exercises were omnivorous.
    — Ian Penman, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Warsh believes forward guidance made the Fed inflexible and obscured signals from the markets.
    — Matt Peterson, CNBC, 30 July 2026
Definition of inflexible
Adjective
  • Leo Chenal’s snaps are up for grabs, but nobody in this room has done enough to make a firm call on who earns them.
    — Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Kesarwani was firm in her commitment to the Hopkins Street plan.
    — Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of firm
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“Unrelaxed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unrelaxed. Accessed 23 Aug. 2026.

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