unscathed

[uhn-skeythd]

adjective

1. not scathed; unharmed; uninjured.

   She survived the accident unscathed.

   Synonyms: whole, safe, untouched, unscratched, unhurt

unscathed

/ ʌnˈskeɪðd /

adjective

1. not harmed or injured

Word History and Origins

Origin of unscathed¹

First recorded in 1400–50; Middle English; un- ¹, scathe ( def. ), -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

“These sweeping funding cuts will have far-reaching consequences — with virtually no region unscathed,” read a statement from Conrad Schneider, a senior director at the nonprofit Clean Air Task Force.

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Having survived the even more treacherous descent, Kirsty is thankful to have made it home unscathed.

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It’s so meaningful to her, almost poetic, that the sport courts escaped relatively unscathed.

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But, should he come through that game unscathed, he is certain to sign for the Gunners in the next few days, completing a full-circle moment in re-joining the club he was released by at 13.

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Ross, like the rest of those who were sheltering, walked out unscathed — though her boyfriend was quick to note she smelled as if she had just smoked 10 cigarettes.

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Related Words

• unharmed 
• unhurt 
• uninjured 
• unmarked 
• untouched 

When To Use

What does unscathed mean?

Unscathed is an adjective used to describe being “uninjured” or “unharmed,” especially after a trying or dangerous experience.This word isn’t only used in situations where someone or something has escaped physical injury. It can also be applied to when a person’s reputation, finances, or emotional well-being are unscathed after some major ordeal.Example: The company was lucky to come out of the economic crisis unscathed, still turning a profit and even hiring new employees.