Unscathed

/ʌnˈskeɪðd/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Not harmed or damaged; uninjured.

Despite the chaos around her, she walked out of the accident unscathed.

Remaining intact; unaffected.

The historical building survived the storm unscathed.

Escaped from a difficult situation without suffering any harm.

He managed to leave the heated argument unscathed.

The word 'unscathed' is derived from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the past participle 'scathed' from 'scathe', which means to harm or injure.

come out unscathed

To emerge from a situation without any harm or damage.

leave unscathed

To exit a situation without injury or harm.

scathe

To harm or injure.

scathed

Harmed or hurt.

unharmed

Not hurt or damaged.

Safe and sound

I got into a bit of trouble, but I came out safe and sound.

In one piece

After the wild party, I was surprised to find my phone was still in one piece.