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Definition of unstressed

unstressed

/ʌnˈstrɛst/
un · stressed
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• adjective

1

(Of a syllable, word, or musical note) pronounced or played without primary emphasis or accent.

Example

"In English phonetics, the vowel in an unstressed syllable is frequently reduced to a schwa."

2

Not experiencing mental or emotional strain, tension, or worry; relaxed.

Example

"After spending a quiet week in the countryside, she returned to work feeling completely unstressed."

3

(In physics, engineering, and materials science) not subjected to physical load, mechanical pressure, or internal tension.

Example

"The engineer measured the original length of the steel cable in its unstressed state before applying the load."

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• Nearby Words

unstraightforward
unstrained
unstrap
unstressed
unstriped
unstructured
unstrung

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unstressed. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unstressed
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