underarmed

[ uhn-der-ahrmd ]

adjective

1. not having sufficient weapons.

Word History and Origins

Origin of underarmed¹

under- + armed ²

Example Sentences

They talked with admiration about Kurdish bravery, their fighting ability and their sacrifice, even though underarmed and undersupplied.

From Fox News

Underarmed and underfed, Ukrainian troops have fled some battles before shots were fired, as in the Sector D retreat at Ilovaisk.

From Los Angeles Times

As you weigh whether you’re ready to fight this battle, please consider the alternative: Remaining, alone and underarmed, in the losing battle for your mother’s acceptance.

From Seattle Times

As you weigh whether you’re ready to fight this battle, please consider the alternative: Remaining, alone and underarmed, in the losing battle for your mother’s acceptance.

From Washington Post

Bitcoin may be un- or underarmed in a political fight: Without a centralized power source, it’s unlikely that Bitcoin will be able to marshal the political might of the industries it is disrupting.

From Slate