Unsoftened

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈsɔfənd/

Definitions of unsoftened

adjective a word that describes or gives more information about a noun or pronoun, in this case 'unsoftened' describes something that has not been made soft or less severe

Example Sentences

A1 The unsoftened butter was too hard to spread on the bread.

A2 She used unsoftened clay to create a sculpture that was rough and uneven.

B1 The unsoftened leather belt left marks on his waist after wearing it all day.

B2 The unsoftened fabric of the curtains made them difficult to drape properly.

C1 The unsoftened metal edges of the machine posed a safety hazard in the factory.

C2 The unsoftened concrete walls of the building gave it a stark and industrial look.

Examples of unsoftened in a Sentence

formal The unsoftened butter was difficult to spread on the toast.

informal I couldn't believe how hard the unsoftened bread was.

slang The unsoftened cheese was as hard as a rock.

figurative Her unsoftened attitude towards the situation made it difficult to find a resolution.

Grammatical Forms of unsoftened

• past tense: unsoftened
• plural: unsoftened
• comparative: more unsoftened
• superlative: most unsoftened
• present tense: unsoften
• future tense: will unsoften
• perfect tense: has unsoftened
• continuous tense: is unsoftening
• singular: unsoftened
• positive degree: unsoftened
• infinitive: to unsoften
• gerund: unsoftening
• participle: unsoftened

Origin and Evolution of unsoftened

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'unsoftened' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'softened' which comes from the Old English word 'sōfte' meaning gentle or yielding.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'unsoftened' has retained its original meaning of 'not softened' or 'not made gentle' but may also be used in a more figurative sense to indicate something that has not been made easier or less harsh.