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weaponless

/ˈwɛp.ən.ləs/
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• adjective

1

Carrying or possessing no weapons; unarmed or lacking means of physical defense.

Example

"The diplomatic observers entered the disputed border zone completely weaponless to demonstrate their peaceful intentions."

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• Nearby Words

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weaponization
weaponize
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weaponry
wear
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Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English wæpenleas, formed from wæpen (meaning 'weapon') and the suffix -leas (meaning 'without' or 'free from').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Weaponless. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/weaponless
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