UNARMED Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

unarmed

adjective

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Recent Examples of unarmed Prosecutors ultimately alleged that Kathryn, Grist and Ellis had lured an unarmed Matthew to the home and that a knife was placed in his hand afterward to make the shooting look like self-defense. — Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2026 Cutting back and forth between the present and the past, each member of the unit reflects on a hostage situation turned ICE raid that went completely off track, leaving an unarmed civilian shot dead by Hondo’s hand. — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026 According to South Bend authorities, Notre Dame Police told them a male suspect was seen armed and reportedly pointing a gun at people, but when South Bend Police found a suspect matching their description, the person was unarmed. — Eric MacK, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026 Four years before Scott’s death, a neighborhood-watch volunteer in Florida had shot and killed Trayvon Martin, an unarmed 17-year-old boy with Skittles in his pockets. — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unarmed

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The tabletop version packs two full-range drivers into the display housing, paired with a down-firing woofer and two force-cancelling passive radiators in its domed base.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2026
The goal is not passive expansion but enduring cultural effect through authentic relationships.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 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

Then, Washington tight end Decker DeGraaf caught a pass and took off down the sideline, the former Glendora High standout running through two feeble-arm tackles on the way to an inexplicable 42-yard touchdown.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2026
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— Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 17 Sep. 2026

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