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Definition of undrained
undrained
/ˌʌnˈdreɪnd/
un · drained
undrained Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
9
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
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• adjective
1
Not having had liquid or moisture drawn off or removed; retaining water.
Example
"The recipe calls for one can of undrained diced tomatoes to provide extra liquid for the stew."
2
In geotechnical engineering, denoting a condition in which pore water is unable to escape from a soil or rock mass during loading or deformation.
Example
"Engineers conducted triaxial tests to measure the undrained shear strength of the clay foundation."
3
Not exhausted, depleted, or emptied of energy, strength, or resources.
Example
"Despite the grueling ten-hour shift, her enthusiasm remained completely undrained."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Undrained. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 3, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/undrained