UNARMED Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

unarmed

adjective

Definition of unarmed

as in passive

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Recent Examples of unarmed Pysher was unarmed at the time of the shooting, according to the DA's office. — Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026 Mundubile disputes the account, saying his aides were unarmed. — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 31 Aug. 2026 Woods also actively shot an unarmed bystander who appeared to be trying to flee from the gunfire, charges allege. — Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026 The Commandos and Special Ops agents were practically unarmed. — David Szondy august 30, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unarmed

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If Ozlo delivers adaptive features in future updates, sleep earbuds shift from passive tools to active coaching devices.

— Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2026
Once thousands of people were streaming across the border on July 30, a Defense Ministry intelligence report issued that day stated that Moroccan forces were passive and acted negligently to stop migrants.

— CBS News, CBS News, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of passive

Adjective

Sheffield is sticking to her campaign promise of helping Detroit's most vulnerable overcome homelessness.

— Alysia Burgio, CBS News, 29 July 2026
With themes of resilience, victory, and joy as a healing balm, Joy in the Belly of a Riot is a beautiful manifestation of how poetry has the power to heal and help one overcome pain.

— Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 9 Oct. 2025

Definition of overcome

Adjective

Kenneth Branagh originated the somewhat aloof professor, who steps into the role after Professor Quirrell was revealed to be hosting the feeble Lord Voldemort on the back of his bald head.

— Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2026
Instead of using a mirror to gather starlight, MOTHRA has many telephoto lenses, like those on a camera, which can capture faintly glowing wisps of gas and other feeble emanations across a wider field of view.

— Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 12 Aug. 2026

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