soft hail as a type of precipitation that is not fully frozen and resembles small ice pellets.

soft hail as a metaphor for something gentle or mild that affects a situation.

नरम ओले (फिर से उपमा के रूप में)

English Usage: The criticism felt like soft hail, gentle yet persistent.

Hindi Usage: आलोचना नरम ओले की तरह महसूस हुई, नर्म फिर भी निरंतर।