unstretched
Still fully relaxed
Unstretched describes something that hasn't been pulled taut or extended beyond its resting state.
The term applies to elastic materials, muscles, or fabrics in their relaxed position: Measure the unstretched length of the elastic before sewing.
In scientific contexts, it often refers to a spring or band at its natural length before force is applied.
Stretched under tension
- tightFirmly stretched or fitting
- unextendedNot stretched out
- contractedReduced in size
- compactTightly packed together
unexpanded · retracted · coiled · bunched · gathered · compressed · unstrained · relaxed
Present but inactive
- dormantInactive but capable
- untappedNot yet utilized
- undevelopedNot fully formed
- unrealizedNot made actual
nascent · embryonic · budding · incipient · germinal · capacity · capability · reserve
taut
Stretched under tension
- tightFirmly stretched or fitting
- unextendedNot stretched out
- contractedReduced in size
compact · unexpanded · retracted · coiled · bunched · gathered · compressed · unstrained · relaxed · slack
latent
Present but inactive
- dormantInactive but capable
- untappedNot yet utilized
- undevelopedNot fully formed
unrealized · nascent · embryonic · budding · incipient · germinal · capacity · capability · reserve · possibility