Definition

Adjective: Not harmed, injured, or spoiled; remaining in a sound, whole, or original condition.

Usage

The adjective "undamaged" describes a state where something has avoided harm, deterioration, or destruction. It is typically used to indicate that an object, structure, or sometimes a person's reputation or feelings have survived a potentially damaging event without any negative effects. It often follows linking verbs like "be," "remain," or "arrive."

Examples

• The cargo arrived completely undamaged despite the rough seas.
• Fortunately, the historic building remained undamaged after the earthquake.
• Her reputation emerged from the scandal surprisingly undamaged.
• Check the contents of the package to ensure they are undamaged.

Advanced Usage

• "Leave something undamaged": To cause no harm to something.
  • The fire was contained and left the main structure undamaged.
• "Relatively/Remarkably/Completely undamaged": Used with adverbs to specify the degree to which something is unharmed.
  • The ancient manuscript was remarkably undamaged for its age.

Variants and Related Words

• Damage (noun/verb): The harm or injury that "undamaged" signifies the absence of.
  • The storm caused significant damage to the roof.
• Undamaged goods (noun phrase): A commercial or legal term for products received in perfect condition.
  • The buyer has the right to return any item that is not undamaged goods.

Synonyms

• Intact: Whole and not broken or damaged.
• Unharmed: Not injured or damaged (often used for living things).
• Unscathed: Completely unharmed, especially after a dangerous experience.
• Sound: In good condition; solid and secure.

Antonyms

• Damaged: Harmed or injured.
• Broken: Separated into pieces; not functioning.
• Impaired: Weakened or damaged.
• Ruined: Destroyed or spoiled completely.

Adjective

1. not harmed or spoiled; sound