unhurt

adjective

un·​hurt ˌən-ˈhərt How to pronounce unhurt (audio)
Synonyms of unhurtnext
: not hurt : intact, uninjured
was unhurt after the fall

Examples of unhurt in a Sentence

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The pickup truck driver was unhurt and won’t be charged, Macchia said. Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026 Justin Fairfax shot his estranged wife and then himself, and their two children in the home at the time were unhurt, police said. ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026 Thankfully, Woods came away physically unhurt, though his reputation is taking another bruising. Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 5 Apr. 2026 Jockey Antonio Fresu was unhurt. Jay Posner, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unhurt

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unhurt was in the 13th century

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“Unhurt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unhurt. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.

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