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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Joshua himself was unharmed, at least physically. Chang-Rae Lee, New Yorker, 3 May 2026 Despite the damage, zoo officials emphasized that all other animals at the zoo were unharmed and remained secure. Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026 Two children who had also been inside were unharmed and returned to their mother, police said. Dennis Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026 The woman and her children were checked by the Fire Department and were unharmed, police said. Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 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 6 May. 2026.

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