unnealed

/ʌnˈniːld/

Definitions

1. adjective

not having been tempered or hardened by heat

“The metal was unnealed, making it prone to breakage.”

2. noun

a metal, especially steel, that has not been tempered or hardened by heat

“The unnealed steel was difficult to work with due to its softness.”

Synonyms

  • soft
  • unhardened
  • untempered

Antonyms

  • hardened
  • tempered