Unscathed
Not harmed or damaged; remaining safe from injury or damage after a dangerous event.
adjectiveUnscathed
Not harmed or damaged; remaining safe from injury or damage after a dangerous event.
adjectiveImagine This
Imagine a firefighter sprinting out of a blazing building and stepping onto the sidewalk with not a scratch on them—completely unscathed.
Sounds Like
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Looks Like
Looks like 'scathed' with an 'un-' prefix, signaling the opposite meaning.
Remember This
The negative prefix 'un-' plus 'scathe' (harm) shows the opposite of harm; 'unscathed' is commonly used after accidents or disasters.
Other Forms
Connect With
intact, unharmed, uninjured, safe, untouched
Note
Note that 'unscathed' refers to being unharmed; 'scathe' is archaic for harm, and do not confuse with 'scathing' (which means severely critical). Typical usage: unscathed by/from/after.