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

The case revolved around the interpretation of the Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity Act of 1996, also known as the Helms-Burton Act, which was passed by Congress after Cuba shot down two unarmed planes flown by humanitarian organization Brothers to the Rescue. — Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 23 June 2026

Those killed in Gaza are mainly unarmed women and children. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 19 June 2026

Landry, who was aware Stewart was unarmed, shot him once in the chest. — Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026

In 2012, George Zimmerman killed unarmed Black teenager Trayvon Martin and was charged with second-degree murder. — Carol Rose Little, The Conversation, 12 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for unarmed

• alarmed
• disarmed
• unharmed
• armed
• charmed
• farmed
• harmed

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