unstressed Meaning & Definition
/ʌnˈstɹɛst/
What Does Unstressed Mean?
Unstressed is used as an adjective meaning Not stressed or accentuated. It is also used to mean Not subject to stress.
Unstressed at a Glance
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ʌnˈstɹɛst/ |
| Synonyms | light, short and weak |
| Antonyms | stressed |
| Comparative / superlative | more unstressed, most unstressed |
Unstressed Definition (Adjective)
- Not stressed or accentuated.
- Not subject to stress.
Synonyms of Unstressed
Unstressed synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Unstressed
Word Forms & Grammar
unstressed (comparative more unstressed, superlative most unstressed)
Origin of Unstressed
From un- + stressed.
Quick Answers About Unstressed
What part of speech is unstressed?
Unstressed is an adjective.
What is another word for unstressed?
You can replace unstressed with words such as light, short and weak. See the full list of unstressed synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of unstressed?
The opposite of unstressed is stressed.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of unstressed?
The comparative form is more unstressed and the superlative form is most unstressed.