unstressed

Example Sentences

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Working with mice, the researchers first created four test groups: unstressed virgins, stressed virgins, unstressed mothers and stressed mothers.

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

On the other hand, if the last stressed syllable of the line is followed by an unstressed one, the two together are called a feminine ending.

From An Introduction to Shakespeare by MacCracken, H. N.