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 woman was unharmed in the attack, and the man was taken to a community nursing station for treatment of his injuries, where he is expected to recover. Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024 His brother jumped in to save him but had to be rescued, and five other people escaped unharmed. Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 4 Dec. 2024 Watch this đŸŒ³ Lucky to be alive: A man walked away unharmed after a giant tree fell on his car and trapped him inside during a storm in Seattle. Daniel Wine, CNN, 3 Dec. 2024 The move resulted in a bloodied forehead for Cecil, who otherwise appeared unharmed. Toria Sheffield, People.com, 1 Dec. 2024 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 21 Dec. 2024.

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