undistressed

A cat naps in an undistressed state on a sunny windowsill.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Not experiencing distress: "undistressed" describes a state of being free from emotional pain, anxiety, worry, or suffering. It indicates a lack of mental or physical strain.

Usage Examples

• (She was free from emotional pain or worry.)
• (The patient did not show signs of anxiety or suffering.)
• (He did not experience worry or emotional strain.)

Advanced Usage

• "undistressed property": In real estate, a property that is not being sold under duress (e.g., due to foreclosure or financial hardship).
  • The house was sold as an undistressed property at market price. (It was sold under normal conditions, not due to financial problems.)

Variants and Related Words

• Distress (noun): extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain.
  • The news caused her great distress. (It caused her severe emotional suffering.)
• Distressed (adj): experiencing or showing distress.
  • The distressed family needed immediate help. (They were suffering emotionally.)
• Undistressing (adj): not causing distress (rare).
  • The soothing music had an undistressing effect on the crowd. (It relieved anxiety.)

Synonyms

• Calm: free from agitation or excitement.
• Untroubled: not worried or anxious.
• Serene: peaceful and composed.
• Composed: having one's feelings under control.

Related Idioms

• "Free from care": without worries or concerns.
  • She lived a life free from care, undistressed by daily troubles. (She was not burdened by anxiety.)

Antonyms

• Distressed: experiencing emotional pain or worry.
• Anxious: feeling nervous or uneasy.
• Stressed: under mental or emotional strain.