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unarmed

UK
/ʌnˈɑːmd/
US
/ʌnˈɑrmd/

Translations

unarmedadjective
UK
/ʌnˈɑːmd/
US
/ʌnˈɑrmd/
sans armesSe dit d’une personne ou d’un groupe qui ne porte pas d’armes.
The unarmed civilians were escorted to safety by the police.
Les civils sans armes ont été escortés jusqu’à un endroit sûr par la police.
sans défenseS’emploie au sens figuré pour dire qu’une chose ne bénéficie d’aucune protection ou défense.
The unarmed fortress was vulnerable to attacks from all sides.
La forteresse sans défense était vulnérable aux attaques de tous côtés.
Additional translations
inermeTerme surtout utilisé en botanique et en zoologie pour dire qu’un organisme est dépourvu d’épines, de piquants ou d’armature naturelle.
Synonyms
disarmed
innocent
vulnerable
unprotected
defenseless
Antonyms
armed
unarmedpast participle
UK
/ʌnˈɑːmd/
US
/ʌnˈɑrmd/
Used attributively as the past participle of the verb “unarm”; functions purely as an adjective.
désarméEmploi participial : « avoir été privé d’armes ». Peut aussi s’employer comme adjectif.
After the guards were unarmed, the hostages felt safer.
Après que les gardes ont été désarmés, les otages se sont sentis plus en sécurité.
unarmverb

unarmed

Past Simple

unarmed
Past Simple
unarmed
Past Participle
unarming
Gerund
UK
/ʌnˈɑːm/
US
/ʌnˈɑrm/
désarmerAu sens propre : retirer les armes ou l’armure.
The knight decided to unarm after the battle was over.
Le chevalier décida de se désarmer une fois la bataille terminée.
Additional translations
désarmerAu sens figuré : faire tomber les défenses psychologiques ou émotionnelles.
Synonyms
disarm
remove weapons
deactivate
neutralize
defang
Antonyms
arm

Definitions

unarmedadjective
Not equipped with or carrying weapons.
The unarmed civilians were escorted to safety by the police.
Lacking any form of defense or protection.
The unarmed fortress was vulnerable to attacks from all sides.
(Botany, Zoology) Lacking spines, prickles, or other natural armature.
Many unarmed cactus species rely on chemical deterrents instead of sharp spines.
unarmedpast participle
Having been rendered without weapons; disarmed.
After the guards were unarmed, the hostages felt safer.
unarmverb
To remove the weapons or armor from someone or something.
The knight decided to unarm after the battle was over.
To reduce or remove someone's psychological or emotional defenses; to disarm figuratively.
Her gentle humor managed to unarm even the most skeptical audience.
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