unrelaxed

• Qualifie un état de tension, d'anxiété ou d'absence de détente, ou une personne qui n'est pas calme ni relâchée.

Describes a state of being tense, anxious, or not at ease.

1. Tense or anxiousB2formal

   Not relaxed; showing signs of stress, tension, or anxiety.

   Tendu ou anxieux

   • He appeared unrelaxed during the job interview.
   • Her unrelaxed posture suggested she was nervous.
   • The atmosphere in the room was unrelaxed and formal.

   Synonymesanxiousedgynervousstrainedstressedtenseuptightworried

   Antonymescalmcomposedcooleasygoingrelaxedserenetranquilunruffled

2. Stiff or rigidB2formal

   Not loose or flexible; physically tight.

   Raide, rigide

   • His muscles felt unrelaxed after the long workout.
   • The unrelaxed fabric of the new jeans made them uncomfortable.
   • She sat with unrelaxed shoulders throughout the meeting.

   Synonymesrigidstifftauttensetightunyielding

   Antonymesflexiblelimplooserelaxedslack