unarmored

• Se dit d'une personne, d'un véhicule ou d'un objet qui n'est pas protégé par une armure ou un blindage, donc exposé aux attaques ou aux dommages.

Describes a person, vehicle, or object that is not protected by armor.

1. Without protective covering (animals)B2formal

   Describes animals that lack a natural protective layer such as a shell, scales, or thick skin.

   sans protection naturelle

   • Many unarmored marine creatures are vulnerable to predators.
   • The unarmored caterpillar relies on camouflage for protection.
   • Unarmored insects often have other defense mechanisms like toxins.

   Synonymesbarenakedunprotected

2. Without protective armor (military)B2formal

   Refers to people, vehicles, or equipment that lack physical armor for defense.

   non blindé

   • The unarmored soldiers were exposed to enemy fire.
   • Unarmored vehicles are not suitable for combat zones.
   • The convoy included both armored and unarmored trucks.

   Synonymesdefenselessunarmouredunprotectedunshielded

   Antonymesarmoredarmouredprotected