unbraced

Examples

• All

• The structure remained unbraced during the storm.

• An unbraced wall can easily collapse.

• He stood unbraced as the impact hit, causing him to stumble backwards.

• The engineer warned that the unbraced wall was at risk of falling during an earthquake.

• The structure collapsed during the storm because it was unbraced and lacked proper support.

• She noticed the unbraced shelves swaying dangerously as she reached for the top book.

• In the engineering review, they highlighted the unbraced sections of the building that needed reinforcement.

Synonyms

U

unreinforced

vsunbraced

1 5.0

Not made stronger by extra support or material

focuses specifically on missing braces or props rather than general strengthening

U

unsupported

vsunbraced

1 3.9

Not held up by anything and likely to fall

refers specifically to missing braces or props rather than general lack

U

unfirm

vsunbraced

1 8.0

Soft ground that moves or sinks easily

describes absence of specific braces or props, not general looseness

U

unshored

vsunbraced

• Specialized

9.2

Has no supports or braces to hold it steady

is the general absence of bracing or structural reinforcement

U

unstrengthened

vsunbraced

7.0

Not given extra support or protection

points to absence of bracing or props rather than general strengthening

U

unanchored

vsunbraced

6.4

Not attached or held in place so it can move

means missing direct bracing or props rather than only attachment

U

unsturdy

vsunbraced

4.8

Likely to wobble or break, like a weak chair

is about lacking braces or props rather than overall poor build

U

unfortified

vsunbraced

5.8

Has no protection by walls or added vitamins

focuses on missing braces or props, not defensive or protective measures

Antonyms

B

braced

4.7

Extra supports like beams hold it so it does not move

How Supported

reinforced

1 3.7

braced

4.7

unbraced

8.1

unsupported

1 3.9

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology