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 attack targeted the offices of Rudin Management, where Tamura shot another victim before taking his own life, police said, adding that one woman who emerged from an elevator was allowed to pass by the gunman unharmed during the deadly assault. Adeola Adeosun hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 July 2025 The residents escaped unharmed. Deputies — including a K-9 unit and drone team — responded to the scene and attempted to negotiate a peaceful surrender, the Sheriff’s Office wrote in an earlier X post. Ethan Wolin july 21, Sacbee.com, 21 July 2025 The children were found unharmed but were described as being malnourished, disheveled and dirty, WOFL reported, citing authorities. Lesley Cosme Torres, People.com, 3 July 2025 The two surviving roommates were both home at the time but were unharmed during the attack. Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 2 July 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 6 Aug. 2025.

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