uninjured

adjective

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

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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 The victim was uninjured by the arson, but her $89 boots were destroyed, cops said. Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 26 Feb. 2026 No deputies were injured, and the sheriff's office said the female driver of the other vehicle that was struck during the incident was uninjured. Steven Yablonski, CBS News, 25 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 14 Mar. 2026.

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