uninjured
Britishadjective
Explanation
Uninjured means not hurt. If the quarterback in a football game gets slammed into the ground, everyone hopes he gets up uninjured. Uninjured requires a specific context to make any sense. If someone asks you how you're doing this morning, you're probably not going to say, "Oh, you know, I'm uninjured." But if you're involved in dangerous work or in any situation where injury is possible, "I'm uninjured" is a meaningful statement (and a great relief). So we only use this word when it's possible for you to get injured, or it looks like you have been.
Example Sentences
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His left foot was in bad shape, but he was alive and his daughter, who he was able to get into the car before the impact, was uninjured.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026
He was uninjured in the attempted attack and has called for the dinner to be rescheduled.
From Barron's • May 5, 2026
In contrast, animals given a control treatment had double the levels of 15-PGDH compared with uninjured mice and developed osteoarthritis within four weeks.
From Science Daily • Jan. 20, 2026
Sauber confirmed that following medical checks, he was "OK and uninjured".
From BBC • Nov. 8, 2025
While Fflewddur held the bridles with his uninjured hand, the companions waded into the shallows.
From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander
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