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unpressured

|un/pres/sured|

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/ʌnˈprɛʃərd/

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/ʌnˈprɛʃəd/

free from stress

Etymology
Etymology Information

'unpressured' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'pressured', which comes from the Latin word 'pressura', meaning 'to press'.

Historical Evolution

'pressura' transformed into the Old French word 'presseure', and eventually became the modern English word 'pressure'. The prefix 'un-' was added to form 'unpressured'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'pressura' meant 'to press', but over time, 'pressure' evolved to mean 'the exertion of force'. 'Unpressured' retains the meaning of 'not under force or stress'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

not subjected to pressure or stress.

She felt unpressured to make a decision immediately.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45