unworried
She remained unworried despite the approaching deadline.
She stayed calm and without anxiety even though the deadline was close.
not feeling or showing worry; calm and relaxed
The unworried parents watched their child play safely in the park.
The parents felt no anxiety as they observed their child playing securely in the park.
Commonly used to describe a state of mental ease, often in contrast to stressful situations.
Collocations
Pro Tip
Avoid redundancy
Do not pair 'unworried' with 'not' (e.g., 'not unworried') as it creates a double negative and is grammatically incorrect.
Gold Rule
Natural usage
Use 'unworried' to describe a state of mind, not physical actions or objects.
Word Origin
Formed from the prefix 'un-' (meaning 'not') + 'worried' (past participle of 'worry'). First recorded in the early 19th century.
Usage Notes
Used to describe people or their demeanor when they are not anxious. Often appears in contexts where others might expect worry, emphasizing a contrast.