unharmed

adjective

un·​harmed ˌən-ˈhärmd How to pronounce unharmed (audio)
: not harmed : safe, unscathed
The missing boy was returned to his home unharmed.
Film and paint companies are using computers to design dyes that will survive sunlight but leave humans unharmed.The New York Times

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The dog, which appeared to be unharmed, was taken by a friend of the driver, sheriff’s officials said. Don Sweeney, Sacramento Bee, 6 Mar. 2025 The outlet also reported that 12 people were unharmed in the incident. Escher Walcott, People.com, 4 Mar. 2025 Another sister, who is 16, was also at the home but was unharmed, the station reported. Mitchell Willetts, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Feb. 2025 Vincent Rizzi of the Marana Police Department later said that the two occupants of the other plane were unharmed. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 20 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unharmed

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unharmed was in the 14th century

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“Unharmed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unharmed. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

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