unscathed
Americanadjective
adjective
Usage
What does unscathed mean? Unscathed is an adjective used to describe being “uninjured” or “unharmed,” especially after a trying or dangerous experience.This word isn’t only used in situations where someone or something has escaped physical injury. It can also be applied to when a person’s reputation, finances, or emotional well-being are unscathed after some major ordeal.Example: The company was lucky to come out of the economic crisis unscathed, still turning a profit and even hiring new employees.
Etymology
Origin of unscathed
First recorded in 1400–50; Middle English; un- 1, scathe ( def. ), -ed 2 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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See: As global markets tanked over Iran, U.S. stocks were mostly unscathed.
From MarketWatch
Read: As global markets tanked over Iran, U.S. stocks were mostly unscathed.
From MarketWatch
Read: As global markets tanked over Iran, U.S. stocks were mostly unscathed.
From MarketWatch
But Ms. Rodríguez emerged unscathed and was immediately promoted, making her commander in chief of Venezuela’s armed forces and security forces.
Get through that unscathed and, whisper it quietly, Liverpool fans may well start to genuinely believe that they can do something beautiful indeed.
From BBC
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