Weaponless: meaning, definitions and examples
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weaponless
[ ˈwɛpənləs ]
being without a weapon
Without a weapon; defenseless; unarmed.
Synonyms
defenseless, unarmed, vulnerable.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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weaponless |
Use when specifically referring to a situation where someone does not have any weapons.
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defenseless |
Used to describe someone or something that cannot protect themselves from harm. This word often carries a sense of sympathy or pity.
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unarmed |
Applied in situations where someone is without weapons, usually in a scenario involving potential conflict or danger.
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vulnerable |
Describes a person or thing that is exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally.
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Examples of usage
- He stood before his enemy weaponless.
- She felt vulnerable and weaponless in the dark alley.
- Being weaponless, he had to rely on his wits to survive.
Translations
Translations of the word "weaponless" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desarmado
🇮🇳 निर्धारित
🇩🇪 unbewaffnet
🇮🇩 tanpa senjata
🇺🇦 без зброї
🇵🇱 bezbronny
🇯🇵 武器なしの
🇫🇷 sans arme
🇪🇸 desarmado
🇹🇷 silahsız
🇰🇷 무기 없는
🇸🇦 غير مسلح
🇨🇿 neozbrojený
🇸🇰 neozbrojený
🇨🇳 没有武器的
🇸🇮 neoborožen
🇮🇸 vopnlaus
🇰🇿 қарусыз
🇬🇪 უიარაღო
🇦🇿 silahsız
🇲🇽 desarmado
Etymology
The word 'weaponless' dates back to the 16th century and is derived from the combination of 'weapon' and the suffix '-less', meaning 'without'. In a society where weapons were often a symbol of power and protection, being weaponless could signify vulnerability or lack of defense. Over time, the word has come to represent the state of being without a weapon, often used in contexts of warfare, self-defense, or conflict.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #38,600, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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