Definition

Not protected by armor or defensive covering.

Example

The unarmored soldiers were more vulnerable during the battle.

Conversation

Did you see that movie where the hero was completely unarmored?

Yeah, it was kind of surprising how brave he was without any protection.

I know, right? It made the action scenes feel so much more intense.

For sure! It was like he was really putting everything on the line.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unarmored → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "armored" (from the Old French *armorer*, meaning to equip with armor). The word "unarmored" means not equipped with armor, indicating a lack of protective gear.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') having 'armor' — so unarmored means without armor or protection.

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