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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Authorities eventually located the bird in Paterson, and it was returned unharmed. Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 18 Feb. 2025 Fortunately, within seconds, the whale released him, allowing Adrián to resurface unharmed. Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025 Luckily, the son emerged unharmed despite the terrifying ordeal! Alexandra Banner, CNN, 14 Feb. 2025 Anyone else is likely to emerge unharmed, if a little bewildered that these good-looking but skin-deep figures merited feature treatment. Dennis Harvey, Variety, 22 Jan. 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 5 Mar. 2025.

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