unhurt

Everyday

Unhurt means not injured or harmed, especially after an accident or danger. tree →

In the lessons

Used in news and stories after accidents, falls, crashes and fires: «escaped unhurt», «was found unhurt». It tells the reader that someone was in danger but is safe.

Examples

• The driver escaped unhurt from the crash. tree →
• Luckily the cat was unhurt after its fall. tree →
• All the children were unhurt when the fire alarm went off. tree →
• The climber was found cold but unhurt. tree →
• He fell off his bike but got up unhurt. tree →
• Everyone on the boat was brought ashore unhurt. tree →
• In this way you will be able to get through the wood unhurt.’ tree →

Note

Usually used after verbs like «be», «escape», «come out»: «She was unhurt». We rarely say «an unhurt boy»; we say «an uninjured boy». Same meaning as «uninjured», «unharmed».