Uninjured

/ʌnˈɪn.dʒərd/

Meaning & Definition

adjective
Not harmed or affected by injury; intact.
After the accident, the driver emerged uninjured from the vehicle.
Free from physical harm or damage.
The firefighters ensured that all victims were uninjured before leaving the scene.
In a state of safety and health after a potentially harmful situation.
Despite the rough landing, all passengers were reported uninjured.
Remaining whole or unchanged despite a dangerous event.
He walked away uninjured from the collision with only a scare.

Etymology

From the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'injured', from the Latin 'injuriare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

walking away uninjured
to escape a dangerous situation without harm
come out uninjured
to emerge from a situation without suffering any injury
leave uninjured
to depart from a place or situation without any physical harm

Related Words

injury
An instance of being harmed or damaged.
hurt
To cause physical pain or injury.
damage
Physical harm that impairs the value or usefulness of something.

Slang Meanings