Definition

Not affected by the weather; not worn or changed by exposure to the elements.

Example

The unweathered stone looked fresh and new, unlike the others that had been exposed to the rain and sun.

Conversation

Have you seen that new park bench they installed?

Yeah, it's nice! It looks so unweathered compared to the old ones.

I thought it would be more comfortable to sit on.

Definitely! I hope it stays looking good for a while.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unweathered → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "weathered" (from Old English "weder", meaning weather or atmosphere). The word "unweathered" means not affected or altered by the weather.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') being added to 'weathered', which refers to something that has been changed by the weather. This helps you remember that 'unweathered' means something that has not been changed by the weather.

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