unstressed

Example Sentences

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However, cortisol levels in unstressed mothers decreased to normal levels after delivery, while the levels in mothers with adverse early life experiences remained high for one to three weeks after birth.

From Science Daily • Apr. 16, 2024

Now imagine yourself in total control of your money, unstressed, thriving, deciding how you’ll spend your credit card cash-back rewards.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 15, 2021

Pausing at the unstressed sound in the middle of word, she collected herself, started again, and nailed the second 'e', jumping for joy on stage when told she was correct.

From Reuters • Jul. 9, 2021

Pick a time when you’re both rested and relatively unstressed.

From Slate • Jan. 13, 2021

The monosyllabic foot in which the unstressed element is missing offers no difficulty.

From The Principles of English Versification by Baum, Paull Franklin