adj
unscathed
uhn-SKAYTHD
Unscathed (adj) means not harmed or injured, especially after a dangerous event. Example: “Miraculously, both drivers walked away from the crash unscathed.”
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Not harmed or injured, especially after a dangerous event.
"Miraculously, both drivers walked away from the crash unscathed."
"The company emerged from the scandal largely unscathed."
How to use unscathed
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCame through something dangerous or difficult without harm.
Common pairings
emerge unscathed
walk away unscathed
escape unscathed
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Etymology
From un- ("not") plus scathed, from scathe, "to injure or harm."
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What does “unscathed” mean?
The word “unscathed” means not harmed or injured, especially after a dangerous event. In plain terms, came through something dangerous or difficult without harm.
How do you pronounce “unscathed”?
“Unscathed” is pronounced uhn-SKAYTHD (/ʌnˈskeɪðd/ in IPA).
How do you use “unscathed” in a sentence?
Here is “unscathed” used in a sentence: “Miraculously, both drivers walked away from the crash unscathed.”
What is the opposite of “unscathed”?
The opposite of “unscathed” — its antonyms — is scathed.
What part of speech is “unscathed”?
“Unscathed” is an adjective.
