"untender" meaning in All languages combined

See untender on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Forms: more untender [comparative], most untender [superlative]
Etymology: From un- + tender. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|un|tender}} un- + tender Head templates: {{en-adj}} untender (comparative more untender, superlative most untender)
  1. Not soft; harsh.
    Sense id: en-untender-en-adj-Ndk7ssLk Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with un-, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 53 47 Disambiguation of English terms prefixed with un-: 62 38 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 48 52
  2. Lacking sympathy, heartless, not empathetic.
    Sense id: en-untender-en-adj-nvc9Aca5 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 53 47 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 42 58 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 48 52
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