unarmed
adjective/ʌnˈɑrmd/
Frequency rank: #5,931 most common English word
Meaning
not carrying or equipped with any weapons.
Example sentence
The police officer approached the suspect carefully, even though he appeared to be unarmed.
Synonyms & related words
- weaponless
- defenseless
- helpless
- unprotected
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