unscathed — not harmed or damaged in any way
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not harmed or damaged in any way
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʌnˈskeɪðd/
Example Sentences
- My phone fell down the stairs but miraculously came out unscathed.
- After eating my mom's experimental cooking, only my brave little brother emerged unscathed.
- The company's reputation remained unscathed despite the scandal.
unscathed
ADJECTIVE[/ʌnˈskeɪðd/]
not harmed or damaged in any way
someone remaining completely unharmed despite being in the middle of destruction
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old Norse 'skathe' meaning 'to harm or injure.' Originally used by Scandinavian warriors to describe those who returned from battle without wounds or damage.
Breakdown
un- (not/without) + scathe (harm/injury) + -d (past participle ending)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My phone fell down the stairs but miraculously came out unscathed.”
“After eating my mom's experimental cooking, only my brave little brother emerged unscathed.”
“The company's reputation remained unscathed despite the scandal.”
“He walked through the food fight completely unscathed while everyone else looked like pizza.”
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