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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The uninjured passenger told officers the shooting stemmed from a road rage incident, though detectives say the investigation remains ongoing. Sergio Candido, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026 The more than 100 children – all 5 and younger – who were in the building were uninjured, authorities said. Nouran Salahieh, CNN Money, 14 Mar. 2026 Her two other children were apparently uninjured. Sean Emery, Oc Register, 5 Mar. 2026 The drivers — shaken but uninjured — stood off to the side, calling family. Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 28 Feb. 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 28 Mar. 2026.

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