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unhandled

American  
[uhn-han-dld] / ʌnˈhæn dld /

adjective

  1. not handled; not touched.

  2. (of animals) untamed; unbroken; untrained.


Etymology

Origin of unhandled

First recorded in 1550–60; un- 1 + handled

Example Sentences

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Like the other objects evoked, the toys have solidity, but, by emphasising their unhandled coldness, the poet flips them into mystery.

From The Guardian Apr. 15, 2013

But George's argument was that when you see Clinton unhandled and unproduced, people like him.

From Time Magazine Archive

To signal his own decency, Bradley makes a show of presenting himself honestly, unhandled by handlers.

From Time Magazine Archive

Thought is unseen, unhandled and untouched, and no despot has yet been able to reach it, except when the thoughts burst into words.

From The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 7 (of 12) Dresden Edition?Discussions by Ingersoll, Robert Green

A wild, unhandled lot they are Of every shape and breed.

From Saltbush Bill, J. P. by Paterson, A. B. (Andrew Barton)

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