unarmed

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb take away the weapons from; render harmless
  2. adjective (used of persons or the military) not having or using arms
  3. adjective (used of plants or animals) lacking barbs or stings or thorns

Etymology

From un- + armed.

Synonyms

disarm, unarm

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