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unhurt

Unhurt (adjective) means not hurt or injured; unharmed. Example: “The driver walked away from the crash completely unhurt.”

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Not hurt or injured; unharmed.
"The driver walked away from the crash completely unhurt."
"She was shaken but unhurt after the fall."

How to use unhurt

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishCame through something dangerous or painful without being injured.

Common pairings
walk away unhurt remain unhurt escape unhurt
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Etymology

From Middle English unhurt, simply un- ("not") added to hurt.

Origin: Middle English

Frequently asked questions

What does “unhurt” mean?

The word “unhurt” means not hurt or injured; unharmed. In plain terms, came through something dangerous or painful without being injured.

How do you use “unhurt” in a sentence?

Here is “unhurt” used in a sentence: “The driver walked away from the crash completely unhurt.”

What part of speech is “unhurt”?

“Unhurt” is an adjective.

Where does the word “unhurt” come from?

The word “unhurt” comes from Middle English. From Middle English unhurt, simply un- ("not") added to hurt.

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