unrelaxed

adjective

Definition of unrelaxednext
as in tightened

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  1. stiff
  2. inflexible
  3. firm
Adjective
  • George, who is second in line to the British throne, arrived in a jacket, shirt and tie and dark trousers but soon changed into the school’s uniform of a black tailcoat, waistcoat and pinstriped trousers, with a stiff white collar.
    — Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The winger and Nigerian international will face stiff competition once Kaoru Mitoma and Yankuba Minteh return from their respective hamstring and ankle injuries.
    — Andy Naylor, New York Times, 7 Sep. 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
  • And people want to draw firm conclusions on Underwood’s ability to perform the most difficult, important, rewarding, scrutinized job in American sports.
    — Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Hypoallergenic Clean Correction Firming Eye Cream is a deeply nourishing, gentle yet effective eye cream formulated to visibly firm, brighten and reduce crow's feet, lines and wrinkles.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of firm
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“Unrelaxed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unrelaxed. Accessed 13 Sep. 2026.

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