unround

[ uhn-round ]

verb (used with object)

, Phonetics.

1. to articulate (an ordinarily rounded vowel) without rounding the lips; delabialize.

Word History and Origins

Origin of unround¹

First recorded in 1605–15; un- ² + round ¹

Example Sentences

Unround numbers sound more credible; and it’s vital to get your figure out first, to “anchor” the negotiation.

From The Guardian

Let us examine just what the effect will be if an imperfect pivot is fitted into an unround hole jewel, and to demonstrate its action more clearly let us exaggerate the defects.

From Project Gutenberg