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underarmed

American  
[uhn-der-ahrmd] / ˌʌn dərˈɑrmd /

adjective

  1. not having sufficient weapons.


Etymology

Origin of underarmed

under- + armed 2

Example Sentences

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They talked with admiration about Kurdish bravery, their fighting ability and their sacrifice, even though underarmed and undersupplied.

From Fox News

Underarmed and underfed, Ukrainian troops have fled some battles before shots were fired, as in the Sector D retreat at Ilovaisk.

From Los Angeles Times

It is a war for which Harry feels desperately underarmed, physically and intellectually.

From Time

But the hope of a late flourish was dashed by a bizarre run-out that exposed Harbhajan's poor running skills after he was caught short of his crease by an agile Mark Boucher, who underarmed an Alviro Petersen throw on to the stumps.

From The Guardian

Underarmed, undernourished and under fire, the contras are on the ropes.

From Time Magazine Archive