Word
unscathed
Phoneticsun·scathed, stress on the second syllable
US/ənˈskeɪðd/
UK/ʌnskˈeɪðd/
Definition
adj. not damaged or hurt at all. You use this to describe someone or something that came through a dangerous situation without any problems.
adj. not damaged, injured, or harmed. Often used in the passive voice to describe a person or object that has survived a difficult or dangerous event.
Examples
“The car came out of the accident unscathed.”
“Despite the heavy storm, the old house remained unscathed and stood tall on the hill.”
“The diplomat returned to the capital unscathed after a tense negotiation, though his reputation had suffered a minor scratch from the public criticism.”
Examples
simple
“The car came out of the accident unscathed.”
contextual
“Despite the heavy storm, the old house remained unscathed and stood tall on the hill.”
complex
“The diplomat returned to the capital unscathed after a tense negotiation, though his reputation had suffered a minor scratch from the public criticism.”
Real-World Examples
“Decades of climate change have not left Europe's mountain vegetation unscathed.” “Buildings that appear unscathed after a nearby fire may still be unsafe.” Etymology
From un- + scathed.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- 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.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL 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: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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