unsoothed
Definition
- Adjective:
- Not comforted or relieved: "unsoothed" describes a state in which a feeling of distress, pain, or agitation has not been calmed, eased, or alleviated.
Usage Examples
- (Her anger was not calmed or relieved.)
- (The baby was not comforted by the song.)
- (His anxiety was not eased.)
Advanced Usage
"to leave unsoothed": to fail to provide comfort or relief.
- The cold compress left the burn unsoothed, and the pain persisted. (The treatment did not relieve the discomfort.)
"unsoothed by": indicating the agent that failed to provide comfort.
- She felt unsoothed by the kind words, as her grief was too deep. (The kind words did not bring comfort.)
Variants and Related Words
- Soothe (verb): to calm, comfort, or relieve.
- The mother tried to soothe her crying child. (To calm the child.)
- Soothed (adjective): having been calmed or relieved.
- After the massage, his muscles felt soothed. (Relieved of tension.)
- Soothing (adjective): having a calming or relieving effect.
- The soothing music helped her relax. (The music had a calming effect.)
Synonyms
- Unpacified: not made peaceful or calm.
- Unrelieved: not freed from pain, distress, or burden.
- Uncomforted: not given comfort or consolation.
Related Idioms
- To not be soothed by soft words: to remain upset despite gentle or kind attempts to calm one.
- His pride was wounded, and he could not be soothed by soft words. (He stayed upset despite gentle attempts.)