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unhurt

|un-hurt|

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🇺🇸

/ʌnˈhɜrt/

🇬🇧

/ʌnˈhɜːt/

not injured

Etymology
Etymology Information

'unhurt' originates from Middle English, specifically the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'hurt' meaning 'injured'.

Historical Evolution

'unhurt' changed from the Middle English word 'unhurte' and eventually became the modern English word 'unhurt'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'not injured', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

not harmed or injured.

Despite the accident, she was unhurt.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41