Definition

Not harmed or injured in any way; completely safe from damage or injury.

Example

Despite the storm, the house remained unscathed.

Conversation

Did you hear about the storm last night?

Yeah, I heard it was pretty bad!

I was so worried, but luckily my house came out unscathed.

That's such a relief! I'm glad to hear it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unscathed → It is formed from the prefix "un-" (meaning not) and the root "scathe" (from Old English *scoþian*, meaning to harm or injure). The word "unscathed" means not harmed or injured at all.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'not harmed' ('un-') — that's what unscathed means.

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