unweathered

adjective

un·​weath·​ered ˌən-ˈwe-t͟hərd How to pronounce unweathered (audio)
: not showing the effects of exposure to the weather : not weathered
smooth, unweathered skin
unweathered granite

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Such dust famously caused eye irritation for Apollo astronauts because of its sharp, unweathered edges. Dan Vergano, Scientific American, 11 May 2026 The unweathered, uneroded appearances of ancient craters, walls, and ridges supports an atmosphere-free Moon. Ethan Siegel, Forbes, 5 July 2021 Based on the differences in mass between the underwater and unweathered Lego bricks, the study authors project that the toys could last anywhere from 100 to 1,300 years in the marine environment. Brigit Katz, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Mar. 2020

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1775, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unweathered was circa 1775

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“Unweathered.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unweathered. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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