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unarmed

/ˌʌnˈɑɹmd/adjective2 syllables

Unarmed means: (used of persons or the military) not having or using arms.

Synonyms for unarmed7

adjective, as in (used of persons or the military) not having or using arms

barehanded, clean, defenseless, defenceless, weaponless

adjective, as in (used of plants or animals) lacking barbs or stings or thorns

thornless, spineless

Opposites of unarmed

armed

What does unarmed mean?2

adjective

1

(used of persons or the military) not having or using arms“went alone and unarmed”

2

(used of plants or animals) lacking barbs or stings or thorns

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with unarmed?7

one syllable

armedharmedcharmedfarmed

two syllables

alarmedunharmeddisarmed
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Unarmed in a sentence

  • Larger pirates often preyed on unarmed merchant ships.Stalwartlover
  • I have been having a battle of wits with an unarmed opponent!fekundulo
  • I didn't know he was unarmed at the time.ddnktr
  • Karate is an art of unarmed defense.Zifre
  • The soldier disdained shooting an unarmed enemy.unknown
  • Pirates made unarmed merchant ships prey.unknown
  • Pirates preyed upon unarmed merchant ships.Opiejay888
  • Sami shot an unarmed black teenager.OsoHombre

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