unarmed

/ˌʌnˈɑɹmd/

adjective

Defenceless and lacking weapons or armour.

Examples :

"The unarmed student walked calmly to the principal's office. "

adjective

Not carrying arms.

Examples :

"The police officer approached the unarmed suspect cautiously. "

military weapon

adjective

Not having thorns or claws etc.

Examples :

"The baby bird was completely unarmed, unable to defend itself against the larger birds. "

nature animal plant biology

adjective

Unaided, as of the vision without a glass.

Examples :

"The old woman, quite often, read her books with her unarmed eyes. "

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Meanings

Examples :

"The unarmed student walked calmly to the principal's office. "

Examples :

"The police officer approached the unarmed suspect cautiously. "

Examples :

"The baby bird was completely unarmed, unable to defend itself against the larger birds. "

Examples :

"The old woman, quite often, read her books with her unarmed eyes. "

Related Words

cautiously adverb

In a cautious manner.

approached verb

To come or go near, in place or time; to draw nigh; to advance nearer.

lacking verb

To be without, to need, to require.

officer noun

One who has a position of authority in a hierarchical organization, especially in military, police or government organizations.

completely adverb

(manner) In a complete manner

defenceless adjective

Without defence; undefended.

carrying verb

To lift (something) and take it to another place; to transport (something) by lifting.

against preposition

In a contrary direction to.

suspect noun

A person who is suspected of something, in particular of committing a crime.

student noun

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

principal noun

The money originally invested or loaned, on which basis interest and returns are calculated.

weapons noun

An instrument of attack or defense in combat or hunting, e.g. most guns, missiles, or swords.