Unpressed: meaning, definitions and examples

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unpressed

 

[ ʌnˈprɛst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

state of being

Unpressed refers to something that has not been subjected to pressure or compression. This term can be applied in various contexts, such as fabric that has not been ironed or material that is in its natural, relaxed state. In the context of emotions, it could refer to someone who does not feel stressed or pressured in a situation. Overall, unpressed indicates a lack of force or pressure acting upon something.

Synonyms

relaxed, smooth, uncompressed

Examples of usage

  • The unpressed shirt looked casual yet stylish.
  • He felt unpressed during the relaxing weekend retreat.
  • The unpressed fabric was soft and comfortable against the skin.

Translations

Translations of the word "unpressed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 não pressionado

🇮🇳 अप्रभावित

🇩🇪 unbetätigt

🇮🇩 tidak ditekan

🇺🇦 не натиснутий

🇵🇱 nie naciśnięty

🇯🇵 押されていない

🇫🇷 non pressé

🇪🇸 no presionado

🇹🇷 basılmamış

🇰🇷 압축되지 않은

🇸🇦 غير مضغوط

🇨🇿 nepřítlačený

🇸🇰 neprisúdený

🇨🇳 未按压

🇸🇮 nepritisnjen

🇮🇸 ekki þrýst

🇰🇿 басылмаған

🇬🇪 არატვირდილი

🇦🇿 basılmamış

🇲🇽 no presionado

Etymology

The term 'unpressed' is derived from the prefix 'un-', which indicates negation or reversal, combined with the verb 'press', which comes from the Latin 'pressare' meaning 'to press or squeeze'. The word 'press' first entered the English language in the early 15th century, often associated with the act of applying pressure or force onto something. As the English language evolved, the prefix 'un-' was commonly added to adjectives to convey the opposite meaning, leading to the formation of terms like 'unpressed'. The usage of 'unpressed' in the context of physical items, like clothing, likely became more prevalent in the 19th century with the rise of industrial textile manufacturing, where pressing garments became a standard practice. Today, 'unpressed' is utilized across various contexts, reflecting both physical and emotional states.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,843, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.