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unrelieved

 

[ สŒnหˆrษชliหvd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

state of being

The term 'unrelieved' refers to a condition where there is no alleviation or easing of something, typically pain, stress, or tension. It denotes a persistent state that lacks relief or respite. In literature, 'unrelieved' can describe a continuous theme or tone that does not vary or improve. This can create an overwhelming or oppressive atmosphere, emphasizing the severity of a situation.

Synonyms

constant, persistent, unremitting

Examples of usage

  • She endured unrelieved suffering during the long illness.
  • The unrelieved tension in the room was palpable.
  • His unrelieved anxiety about the exam kept him awake all night.

Translations

Translations of the word "unrelieved" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ininterrupto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคฟเคฐเค‚เคคเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ununterbrochen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ terus-menerus

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะตะฟะตั€ะตั€ะฒะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ nieprzerwany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้€”ๅˆ‡ใ‚Œใชใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ininterrompu

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ininterrumpido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kesintisiz

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ค‘๋‹จ ์—†๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุบูŠุฑ ู…ุชู‚ุทุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nepล™eruลกenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nepreruลกenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไธ้—ดๆ–ญ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nepretrgan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รณslitiรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฏะทะดั–ะบัั–ะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒฃแƒฌแƒงแƒ•แƒ”แƒขแƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kษ™silmษ™z

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ininterrumpido

Word origin

The word 'unrelieved' is derived from the prefix 'un-', which denotes negation, combined with the word 'relieved'. The root 'relieve' comes from the Old French 'relevar', which stems from the Latin 'relievare', meaning 'to raise up, relieve'. The prefix 'un-' has been used in English since at least the 10th century to form adjectives that have a contrary meaning. The combination of these elements gives rise to the term 'unrelieved', which has been used since the 18th century to describe conditions, particularly in literature and medical contexts, where there is a lack of relief or change.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,937, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.