unarmed

adjective

un·​armed ˌən-ˈärmd 

1

: not armed or armored

unarmed civilians

also : not using or involving a weapon

unarmed robbery

2

: having no hard and sharp projections (such as spines, spurs, or claws)

Examples of unarmed in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In addition to PSOs, GRTC is adding Public Safety Ambassadors, who are unarmed GRTC employees who will regularly ride the bus and help passengers as needed, primarily with customer service inquiries. —Karri Peifer, Axios, 3 Feb. 2025

Berger was the last member of an all-female unarmed military unit to remain in captivity in Gaza. —NBC News, 30 Jan. 2025

Welch remained in the eatery for 20 minutes and then dropped his gun and left unarmed. —Charna Flam, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025

Keely is also accused of gross negligence for failing to adhere to proper pursuit procedures, allowing an unarmed man to be killed unnecessarily. —Cheyanne M. Daniels, The Hill, 24 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

unarmed

adjective

un·​armed ˌən-ˈärmd 

ˈən-

: not armed or armored

unarmed civilians

also : not using or involving a weapon

unarmed robbery

Medical Definition

unarmed

adjective

un·​armed ˌən-ˈärmd 

: having no arms or armlike projections

an unarmed tapeworm