unrelaxed

adjective

Definition of unrelaxednext
as in tightened

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  1. stiff
  2. inflexible
  3. firm
Adjective
  • Birdie tried to understand her grandma’s beige shoes, stiff with a thick sole.
    — Rachel Yoder, New Yorker, 2 Aug. 2026
  • But the phones will face a stiffer challenge than previous Pro smartphones, thanks to the market conditions forcing a price rise, weaker-than-expected upgrades, and consumer reluctance.
    — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of stiff
Adjective
  • Warsh believes forward guidance made the Fed inflexible and obscured signals from the markets.
    — Matt Peterson, CNBC, 30 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of inflexible
Adjective
  • Cut the flowers in the early morning or in the evening when their stems are firm and hydrated.
    — Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Clark has more to lose by taking a firm position than almost anyone in sports.
    — Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of firm
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“Unrelaxed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unrelaxed. Accessed 9 Aug. 2026.

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