unharmed

adjective

un·​harmed ˌən-ˈhärmd How to pronounce unharmed (audio)
Synonyms of unharmednext
: 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 child was inside the vehicle unharmed and was quickly reunited with his family, police said. Tony Dokoupil, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026 Vi Ripken was returned in 24 hours, bound but unharmed, in a case that was never solved despite a $100,000 reward. Tara Sonenshine, Baltimore Sun, 9 Feb. 2026 The steel frame included in the renovation absorbs impacts, and the bridge cover has remained largely unharmed. Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026 The horses were pulled out unharmed. Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 4 Feb. 2026 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 16 Feb. 2026.

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