uncocked
Hammer not back
Uncocked describes a firearm whose hammer or striker is not in the firing position, making it safer to handle: He lowered the hammer and set the uncocked pistol on the table.
By extension, anything previously cocked—tilted or raised—can be uncocked: an uncocked hat brim, an uncocked eyebrow returning to rest.
unprepared
Not yet prepared
- unloadedEmptied of cargo
- unarmedHaving no weapons
- disarmedMade safe or captivated
- inactiveNot currently functioning
idle · dormant · unprimed · off-guard · unengaged · at-ease · neutralized · deactivated
sensename
Not yet baked
- unarmedHaving no weapons
- unloadedEmptied of cargo
- disengagedNot participating or invested
- loweredMoved downward or reduced
released · deactivated · neutralized · unset · unsprung · secured
unready
Not yet prepared
inactive · idle · dormant · unprimed · off-guard · unengaged · at-ease · neutralized · deactivated
unfired
Not yet baked
- unarmedHaving no weapons
- unloadedEmptied of cargo
- disengagedNot participating or invested
lowered · released · deactivated · neutralized · unset · unsprung · secured