unbruised
Definition
Adjective: "Unbruised" describes something that has not been injured or damaged by a blow or impact, resulting in no discoloration, swelling, or tissue damage. It can also refer to fruit or other items that have not been crushed, mashed, or pounded.
Usage Examples
- (No visible marks or swelling from the impact.)
- (Not crushed or damaged; firm and intact.)
Advanced Usage
"to remain unbruised": to stay free from physical harm or damage.
- Despite the rough journey, the fragile sculptures remained unbruised. (They were not scratched or dented.)
"unbruised skin": skin that shows no signs of contusion.
- The boxer's face was surprisingly unbruised after the match. (No black eyes or swelling.)
Variants and Related Words
Unbruisable (adj): not capable of being bruised.
- This synthetic material is unbruisable, making it ideal for luggage. (Cannot be damaged by impact.)
Bruise (n/v): a mark on the skin from a blow; to cause such a mark.
- He had a bruise on his leg from falling. (A discolored area from injury.)
Synonyms
- Uninjured: not harmed or damaged.
- Intact: not broken or damaged; whole.
- Unblemished: without marks or defects.
Related Idioms
- No harm, no foul: a phrase meaning if no damage is done, there is no problem.
- The package arrived unbruised, so no harm, no foul. (No damage, so no issue.)