uncoddled

/ˌʌnˈkɒdəld/

Definitions

1. adjective

Not brought up or educated in a way that develops a person’s full potential.

“The poet’s uncoddled talent was discovered when she was a teenager.”

2. verb

To fail to educate or bring up a person in a way that develops their full potential.

“The lack of resources led to many children being uncoddled.”

Synonyms

  • undeveloped
  • unpolished
  • unrefined
  • untrained

Antonyms

  • cultivated
  • developed
  • polished
  • refined