unarmed
word
/əˈnɑɹmd/
uhn-ARMD
/ʌnˈɑːmd/
uhn-AHMD
Definition
Not carrying or using any weapons; without arms or means to fight.
Usage & Nuances
Used formally (police, security, news). Common with 'unarmed civilian', 'unarmed man/woman'. Opposite of 'armed'. Not used for figurative 'without help' (use 'helpless' instead).
Spanish: desarmadoPortuguese (BR): desarmadoPortuguese (PT): desarmadoChinese (Simplified): 手无寸铁 - 没有武器Chinese (Traditional): 手無寸鐵 - 沒有武器Hindi: निहत्थाArabic: أعزلBengali: অস্ত্রহীনRussian: безоружныйJapanese: 武器を持っていないVietnamese: không vũ trangKorean: 비무장Turkish: silahsızUrdu: غیر مسلحIndonesian: tidak bersenjata
Example Sentences
Police found the suspect unarmed.
basic
The protesters were unarmed and peaceful.
basic
Despite being unarmed, he tried to defend himself.
natural
It's not fair to blame unarmed people for what happened.
natural
The guards let the visitors in because they were clearly unarmed.
natural
The man was unarmed when he entered the building.
basic