unarmored

adjective

un·​ar·​mored ˌən-ˈär-mərd 

: not equipped with defensive or protective covering (such as steel plating) : not armored

an unarmored vehicle

unarmored infantrymen

Examples of unarmored in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The solution was to take existing unarmored commercial cargo ships and tankers, adding a wooden flight deck, small island superstructures, and enough hangar space and support systems to handle up to 30 aircraft. — David Szondy july 21, New Atlas, 22 July 2026

According to posts on social media, Ukraine is introducing a new, smaller anti-vehicle landmine optimized for the light, unarmored platforms currently used by Russia in assault roles. — Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 14 Feb. 2026

The Russian 9x19mm 7N31 cartridge is specially engineered to defeat modern body armor while maintaining effectiveness against unarmored targets. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2025

So many Russians are attacking in so many unarmored civilian vehicles that these vehicles now account for more than two-thirds of losses. — David Axe, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1869, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unarmored

• armored