Word
undamaged
Phoneticsun·dam·aged, stress on the second syllable
US/ˌənˈdæmədʒd/
UK/ʌndˈæmɪdʒd/
Definition
adj. not broken, hurt, or ruined. You use this to describe something that is still in perfect condition.
adj. not harmed, injured, or impaired in any way. Often used to describe physical objects or biological structures that remain intact.
Examples
“The package arrived at my house completely undamaged.”
“After the storm passed, the rescue team found the hikers safe and undamaged in the cave.”
“The museum curator confirmed that the ancient manuscript remained undamaged despite the recent flooding, thanks to the waterproof casing in which it was stored.”
Examples
simple
“The package arrived at my house completely undamaged.”
contextual
“After the storm passed, the rescue team found the hikers safe and undamaged in the cave.”
complex
“The museum curator confirmed that the ancient manuscript remained undamaged despite the recent flooding, thanks to the waterproof casing in which it was stored.”
Etymology
From un- + damaged.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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