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uncorroded

uncorroded

6.5
Remaining strong and not damaged by time or trouble
  • adjective
  • /ˌʌn.kəˈroʊ.dɪd/
translation icon : intacto
  • Despite years of hardship, his uncorroded optimism inspired everyone around him.

Examples

  • Her trust in her friends remained uncorroded even after many disappointments.

  • Even after numerous betrayals, her belief in justice remained uncorroded, unwavering in its strength.

  • The ancient artifact was found uncorroded after centuries buried underground.

  • The metal is uncorroded.

  • Wow! The old coins are still uncorroded after all these years!

  • His uncorroded spirit shone through even in the toughest times, motivating everyone around him.

  • The treasure was remarkably uncorroded after being hidden for centuries beneath the ocean.

Synonyms

unspoiled
vsuncorroded
11 3.9

Not damaged or rotten and still in a fresh, natural state

is used more figuratively to mean remaining strong or unaffected rather than fresh
undiluted
vsuncorroded
5 4.6

Pure and not made weaker by adding water or another liquid

is used more generally to mean unaffected strength rather than literal purity
unsullied
vsuncorroded
5 7.0

Completely clean and not spoiled or stained

is used more for general strength or intactness rather than pure cleanliness
undiminished
vsuncorroded
4 6.0

Still the same in amount, strength, or quality as before

is used more figuratively to mean remaining strong rather than precise measurement
untainted
vsuncorroded
4 5.6

Not harmed by bad things, especially in reputation

is broader meaning remaining strong or unaffected not only moral cleanness
untarnished
vsuncorroded
2 5.5

Not spoiled or stained and still in good condition

is used more about overall strength or intactness rather than only reputation
unimpaired
vsuncorroded
1 5.1

Not damaged or weakened and still whole

is used more figuratively for staying strong than literal intactness
undefiled
vsuncorroded
1 9.9

Not spoiled by dirt, harm, or bad things

is used more for staying strong or intact rather than moral purity
unmarred
vsuncorroded
1 6.8

Not damaged or harmed

is used more to mean staying strong or unaffected rather than only surface flaws
undented
vsuncorroded
1 5.1

A person or thing that stays strong after problems

is used more generally to mean staying strong in figurative situations
uncrushed
vsuncorroded
1 5.5

A person who still feels strong and hopeful after problems

is used broadly for being unaffected not only inner resilience
unbowed
vsuncorroded
1 6.7

Not bent and staying upright in body or spirit

is used to mean general remaining strong rather than physical posture
uncorrupted
vsuncorroded
1 5.7

Still in its original good condition

is used morally or figuratively to mean remaining strong or pure rather than physical
unstained
vsuncorroded
1 5.6

Not having a damaged reputation

is broader applying to remaining strong or intact beyond moral aspects
unbreached
vsuncorroded
1 7.4

Not broken or entered and still whole and safe

is broader meaning not weakened or harmed not just unbroken security
unflawed
vsuncorroded
1 5.6

Free from mistakes or faults

is about remaining strong or unaffected rather than perfect absence of defects
unfaded
vsuncorroded
4.1

Remains strong and bright in color or memory

is used more for lasting look or color rather than general strength
unshattered
vsuncorroded
6.0

Still strong and not broken inside after a hard experience

is broader meaning not weakened in many ways not only emotional
unruined
vsuncorroded
4.2

Not destroyed or damaged and still in good condition

is applied more figuratively to staying strong rather than mere survival
undestroyed
vsuncorroded
4.6

Not damaged and still whole

is used more for figurative endurance rather than only physical existence
uncollapsed
vsuncorroded
6.3

Still standing and not fallen in

is broader meaning not weakened or damaged beyond structural collapse
undeformed
vsuncorroded
5.1

Not changed in shape and still in its original state

is broader meaning not weakened or harmed beyond mere shape
undashed
vsuncorroded
5.7

Physically whole and not broken after damage

is used more often for figurative survival and staying strong not only physical
unsmashed
vsuncorroded
4.2

Not broken after being hit or dropped

is used more broadly to mean remaining strong rather than only not broken
unsquashed
vsuncorroded
4.7

Not crushed or flattened and still in its original shape

is used more generally to mean unaffected or strong rather than only shape
uncracked
vsuncorroded
3.4

Whole and with no breaks in the surface

is broader meaning not weakened or harmed in many ways beyond cracks
unmaimed
vsuncorroded
7.7

Not injured and not missing any body part

is used more generally for staying strong or unaffected not only bodily wholeness
unbruised
vsuncorroded
4.2

Not hurt in feelings or reputation after criticism

is similar but the key often focuses on general strength or intactness
uncorrupt
vsuncorroded
6.0

Not decayed or spoiled, kept in original condition

is often used figuratively to mean morally or structurally unaffected rather than decay
undecomposed
vsuncorroded
6.7

Not rotted or broken down and remaining as it was

is usually literal about decay whereas the key often means figurative strength
untinted
vsuncorroded
4.2

Free from personal feelings or strong opinions

is broader focusing on remaining strong or intact not only neutral or pure
unviolated
vsuncorroded
6.5

Remains unharmed and in its original state

is used more broadly to mean remaining strong or unaffected beyond literal untouchedness

Antonyms

1 1.1

Harmed so it works or looks worse

2.7

Not as strong or effective

How Damaged

destroyed
2.8
damaged
1 1.1
uncorroded
6.5
intact
304 3.7

Surface Forms

uncorroded positive

Morphology

uncorroded = corroded (transparent) = un + corrode + ed

The figurative sense is still a direct negation of 'corroded' (not weakened or damaged), so the morphological step 'un-' + 'corroded' is clear.

Etymology

Uncorroded is un- 'not' + corrode 'to eat away', so when something like trust or hope is uncorroded it has not been worn down and stays strong and whole. A helpful way to remember it is to imagine a feeling that has not been 'eaten away'.