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unstrained


Meanings
  • adjective

    Free from constraint or external influence; not confined or restricted.


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unstrained
Etymology
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From Old French 'estreint' meaning 'to squeeze' or 'to strain', un- being the negation prefix.


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  1. The term 'unstrained' is often used in the context of wine tasting to describe a wine that is not over-manipulated or processed.

  2. The word 'unstrained' appears in the title of Robert Louis Stevenson's short story 'The Unstrung Harp', which is a metaphor for a life that is unconstrained and free.


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  1. natural: Related to nature and the absence of artificiality or constraint.

  2. spontaneous: Expressing feelings or thoughts without prior planning or deliberation.


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In literature, 'unstrained' is often used to describe a natural or spontaneous expression of emotion. For instance, in Wordsworth's poem 'I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud', the poet describes the daffodils as 'untroubled' and 'unconstrained' in their beauty.

How to Memorize "unstrained"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a balloon being uninflated, releasing the air and becoming unstrained.

  2. associate

    - Associate 'unstrained' with the feeling of freedom and release.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic: 'Unstrained' means 'un-squeeze' or 'un-restrain'.


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