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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At Lawrence, the new design showcases terrific views of the (sadly unrestored) Uptown Theatre and the upper reaches of the historic Aragon Ballroom, just a few feet from the train line. The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 22 July 2025 As with the rest of the 1989 Porsche 911 Carrera shown here, the interior was unrestored when the car was available through RM Sotheby’s in 2020. Robert Ross, Robb Report, 11 July 2025 On July 12, an unrestored yet impressively maintained example of Shelby’s GT500—from its last model year—will be offered through Mecum Auctions. Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 23 June 2025 The wealthy homes were unrestored, but the unearthed mosaics and frescos were beautiful. Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for unrestored

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First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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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 29 Jul. 2025.

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