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Definition of unhardened

unhardened

/ʌnˈhɑːrdənd/
un · hard · ened

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• adjective

1

Not made firm, solid, or rigid; remaining soft, pliable, or malleable.

Example

"The potter carefully reshaped the unhardened clay before placing it into the kiln."


2

Not made callous, cynical, or emotionally insensitive by difficult experiences; retaining tenderness or moral sensitivity.

Example

"Despite years of working in criminal law, his heart remained unhardened toward first-time offenders."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unhardened. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unhardened
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