Unwinding: meaning, definitions and examples
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unwinding
[ สnหwaษชndษชล ]
relaxing after a period of tension or stress
Unwinding refers to the process of relaxing and letting go of tension or stress after a busy or intense period. It involves taking time for oneself to decompress and recharge.
Synonyms
decompressing, destressing, relaxing
Examples of usage
- After a long day at work, I enjoy unwinding by watching my favorite TV show.
- Yoga and meditation are great ways to unwind and destress.
- Taking a hot bath is my favorite way of unwinding after a hectic day.
Translations
Translations of the word "unwinding" in other languages:
๐ต๐น desenrolar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฒเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช entspannen
๐ฎ๐ฉ melepaskan
๐บ๐ฆ ัะพะทะผะพััะฒะฐะฝะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ rozkrฤcanie
๐ฏ๐ต ใปใใ
๐ซ๐ท dรฉtendre
๐ช๐ธ desenrollar
๐น๐ท gevลemek
๐ฐ๐ท ํ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงุณุชุฑุฎุงุก
๐จ๐ฟ odvรญjenรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ odvinutie
๐จ๐ณ ่งฃๅผ
๐ธ๐ฎ razvijanje
๐ฎ๐ธ afhending
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐะถััะฐัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแฎแกแแแก
๐ฆ๐ฟ aรงmaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ desenrollar
Word origin
The word 'unwinding' originates from the verb 'unwind,' which has been in use since the early 15th century. The prefix 'un-' indicates the reversal or removal of winding, suggesting a process of relaxation and release. Over time, 'unwinding' has evolved to specifically refer to the act of relaxing after a period of tension or stress.
See also: unwind, upwind, wind, windbag, windbreaker, windcheater, windfall, winding, windingly, windings, window, windpipe, windproof, windward, windy.