Unarmed
/ʌnˈɑːrmd/
Definitions
Without weapons; not equipped with weapons.
/ʌnˈɑːrmd/
Not carrying or equipped with weapons.
The unarmed protesters marched peacefully.
💡 Simply: If you're unarmed, it means you don't have any weapons like guns, knives, or swords. Think of it like going into a water balloon fight without any water balloons – you're not prepared for a battle!
👶 For kids: When someone is unarmed, it means they don't have any weapons to fight with, like a sword or a gun.
More Examples
The security guard found the suspect to be unarmed.
The treaty dictated that the region be kept unarmed.
How It's Used
"The soldiers were ordered to approach the enemy in an unarmed manner, carrying white flags."
"The suspect was apprehended while unarmed, which reduced the risk of violence."
"Police shot an unarmed teenager, causing outrage in the community."
From "un-" (not) + "armed" (equipped with weapons). The word evolved to describe a state of being without weapons for various reasons like surrender, civilian status, or as part of a rule or policy.
The term has been consistently used throughout history, particularly in military and legal contexts, reflecting the importance of weapon status.