unrestored

adjective

un·​re·​stored ˌən-ri-ˈstȯrd How to pronounce unrestored (audio)
: not brought back into a former or original state : not restored
unrestored homes

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Also, sitting unrestored is the Uptown Theatre, acknowledged as one of Chicago’s most important architectural treasures, a music venue with a capacity not that different from the one proposed at the 1901 Project and a theater itself located in a neighborhood that needs investment. The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026 While the Ferrari’s seats and door cards were recently returned to original Crema leather, the car is still very much unrestored and patinaed. Howard Walker, Robb Report, 23 Mar. 2026 While the program has expired for all countries, Bangladesh’s benefits remain unrestored. Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 16 Sep. 2025 The example coming to auction remains unrestored and will require recommissioning or full restoration. Josh Max, Forbes.com, 5 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unrestored

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unrestored was in the 14th century

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“Unrestored.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unrestored. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.

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