unarmed

[uhn-ahrmd]

adjective

1. without weapons or armor.

2. not having claws, thorns, scales, etc., as animals or plants.

3. (of an artillery shell) not armed.

unarmed

/ ʌnˈɑːmd /

adjective

1. without weapons

2. (of animals and plants) having no claws, prickles, spines, thorns, or similar structures

3. of or relating to a projectile that does not use a detonator to initiate explosive action

Word History and Origins

Origin of unarmed¹

A Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300; un- ¹, armed ²

Example Sentences

"This is an illegal attack on unarmed humanitarians. We call on governments and international institutions to demand their immediate safety and release," it added.

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According to Prof Alarcón, it therefore does not matter if the militia are not well trained or even if they are unarmed.

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The drones they will be discussing are more likely to focus on the kind of armed weapons that reached Polish airspace rather than the unarmed drones with bright lights seen over Denmark.

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That will include Los Angeles Police Department officers and unarmed bike patrols, a non-police program Lurie said he is “working to expand.”

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I told them: 'No, I am unarmed, I don't want anything.

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