unrelaxed

adjective

Definition of unrelaxednext
as in tightened

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unrelaxed
  1. stiff
  2. inflexible
  3. firm
Adjective
  • The sleek midiskirt is elevated, but is much cooler and easygoing than the stiff pencil skirts of boardrooms past.
    — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 21 July 2026
  • Kia could have made the suspension unnecessarily stiff in pursuit of artificial athleticism.
    — Karl Brauer, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of stiff
Adjective
  • As a result, growing businesses often remain connected to inflexible partners that drive up overhead and offer very little operational visibility.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 23 July 2026
  • The all-purpose Nvidia GPUs cost quite a bit more than the single-purpose, inflexible ASICs, with Google and its TPU being a famous example.
    — Todd Gordon, CNBC, 22 July 2026
Definition of inflexible
Adjective
  • The brand’s signature Cell Service complex of growth factors and peptides essentially boosts skin’s collagen and elastin production, while promoting firmer, bouncier skin.
    — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 27 July 2026
  • Researchers still need to replicate findings related to birding’s health benefits before drawing firm conclusions, and other research questions remain.
    — The Conversation, Fortune, 27 July 2026
Definition of firm
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“Unrelaxed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unrelaxed. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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