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Uninjured - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Uninjured means not harmed or hurt, physically or otherwise. It describes someone or something that remains safe and undamaged after an accident, event, or situation. Example: The driver was uninjured in the crash.

uninjured

/ʌnˈɪndʒərd/ /ʌnˈɪndʒəd/

Definition:

Not harmed or damaged; free from injury.

Synonyms:

unharmed, unscathed, unhurt, safe

Part of Speech:

adjective

Antonyms:

injured, harmed, hurt

Common Collocations:

uninjured passengers, uninjured survivors, uninjured wildlife

Derivatives:

uninjuredly (rare), uninjuredness (rare)

Usage Tips:

Use "uninjured" to describe someone or something that has avoided harm in accidents or disasters.

Common Phrases:

escape uninjured, walk away uninjured, emerge uninjured

Etymology:

From prefix "un-" (not) + "injured," from Latin "in-" (not) + "juraria" (to wrong).

Examples:

  • 1. The driver was uninjured in the car crash.
  • 2. All passengers exited the plane uninjured after the emergency landing.
  • 3. The cat jumped from the tree and landed uninjured.
  • 4. Despite the storm, the house remained uninjured.

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