unreinforced

adjective

un·​re·​in·​forced ˌən-ˌrē-ən-ˈfȯrst How to pronounce unreinforced (audio)
: not reinforced
unreinforced masonry
unreinforced brick buildings

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Among the vulnerabilities Nevada has are unreinforced brick buildings, and there could be tens of thousands of them across the state. — Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026 Lured by life-changing payouts, prospectors are taking even more extreme risks by entering deep, unreinforced caves and pits – even in the treacherous rainy season. — Kocha Olarn, CNN Money, 30 May 2026 Which is another way of saying that the intentions of the donor, if unreinforced, tend to give way over time to the very different preferences of the foundation management class. — Neal B. Freeman, National Review, 19 Feb. 2025 Most surviving Roman structures are unreinforced and located in mild climates, unlike modern bridges that face freeze-thaw cycles, de-icing salts, and heavy loads. — William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 25 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unreinforced

Word History

First Known Use

1837, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unreinforced was in 1837

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“Unreinforced.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unreinforced. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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