Meaning
defenceless, helpless
- without weapons; unarmed
- unable to defend oneself; powerless, helpless
In a sentence
I soldati aprirono il fuoco contro cittadini del tutto inermi.
The soldiers opened fire on completely defenceless citizens.
Si sentiva inerme di fronte all'ingiustizia di quella decisione.
She felt helpless in the face of that unfair decision.
Non puoi aggredire una persona inerme e sola.
You cannot attack an unarmed and helpless person.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| inerme | masculine · singular |
| inerme | feminine · singular |
| inermi | masculine · plural |
| inermi | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Has two endings: -e in the singular, -i in the plural.
- Often used in literary or news registers to describe innocent victims or civilians.