unarmed — not carrying or equipped with weapons
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not carrying or equipped with weapons
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʌnˈɑːrmd/
Example Sentences
- The superhero defeated the villain with unarmed combat, proving that muscles are mightier than missiles.
- The unarmed protesters marched peacefully through the streets.
- He felt vulnerable walking through the dangerous neighborhood completely unarmed.
unarmed
ADJECTIVE[/ʌnˈɑːrmd/]
not carrying or equipped with weapons
Not carrying any weapons
Unarmed and calm, none need be alarmed or harmed!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Unarmed emerged in Middle English during the mid-14th century as a compound formation combining the negative prefix un- with the adjective armed. Originally used to describe persons or forces lacking weapons in military or combat contexts.
Breakdown
un- (not, negation) + armed (equipped with weapons, from Old French armer). The prefix reverses the meaning of armed to denote the absence of weapons.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The superhero defeated the villain with unarmed combat, proving that muscles are mightier than missiles.”
“The unarmed protesters marched peacefully through the streets.”
“He felt vulnerable walking through the dangerous neighborhood completely unarmed.”
“The ninja was technically unarmed, but his deadly chopstick skills said otherwise.”
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