Definition

Not having any weapons or tools for fighting or defense.

Example

The soldiers were ordered to approach the enemy weaponless to avoid escalation of violence.

Conversation

Did you see that movie where the hero was weaponless?

Yeah, it was so intense!

I thought it was interesting to see how he fought without any weapons.

Exactly! It made the action scenes feel more creative.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Weaponless → It is formed from "weapon" (from Old English *wǣpen*, meaning a tool or instrument of combat) and "-less" (meaning without). The word "weaponless" means without a weapon or unarmed.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'without' ('-less') a 'tool for combat' ('weapon') — that's why weaponless means unarmed.

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