UNRELAXED Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

unrelaxed

adjective

Definition of unrelaxed

as in tightened

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Adjective

For drawings in ink the paper sits on a table; for metalpoint it is attached with pushpins to a stiff board, which rests on an easel.

— Jeffrey Weiss, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026
As the disease progresses, people can develop a stiff neck, seizures and coma.

— Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 1 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

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The increasing chances of being taken, whether one is in a church, mosque, school, on a trip to the capital Abuja or resting at home, is a grim reality that should not be the case given Tinubu’s firm campaign pledges.

— Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 31 Aug. 2026
It’s made with Alaria seaweed to improve skin’s elasticity and give it a firmer look, while a blend of natural oils leaves the skin feeling smooth as a siren song.

— Jenny Berg, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of firm

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