uninjured

adjective

un·​in·​jured ˌən-ˈin-jərd How to pronounce uninjured (audio)
Synonyms of uninjurednext
: not injured : unhurt
escaped from the accident uninjured

Examples of uninjured in a Sentence

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Both people aboard were uninjured, according to WKYT. Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026 Orlenko says his wife and son were seated inside the minivan, uninjured but shaken. David Chiu, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026 Search for goose attack suspect Maryland State Police responded to the call, but said when troopers arrived, the suspects were gone, and the goose appeared uninjured. Ashley Paul, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026 Another occupant was uninjured, fire officials said. Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 11 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for uninjured

Word History

First Known Use

1578, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of uninjured was in 1578

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“Uninjured.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uninjured. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.

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