Meaning & Definition of Unscathed in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: Not suffering any damage or injury.

  Example Sentence: Despite the severe storm, the house remained unscathed.

• Definition: Escaping harm, injury, or damage.

  Example Sentence: He walked away from the accident unscathed.

Etymology

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

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• come out unscathed: To emerge from a situation without any harm or damage.
• leave unscathed: To exit a situation without injury or harm.

Translations

• Spanish: ileso

• French: indemne

• German: unbeschadet

• Russian: невредимый

Related Words

• scathe: To harm or injure.

• scathed: Harmed or hurt.

• unharmed: Not hurt or damaged.

Slang Meanings of unscathed

• Meaning: Safe and sound

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

• Meaning: In one piece

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