hurtless

adjective

ˈhərt-ləs How to pronounce hurtless (audio)
Definition of hurtlessnext
as in harmless
not causing or being capable of causing injury or hurt unlike some parodies, which are mean-spirited, this one was marked by hurtless humor and affectionate exaggeration

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hurtless
  1. harmless
  2. benign
  3. safe
  4. innocent
  5. white
  6. healthy
Adjective
  • The primary byproduct is helium, a harmless inert gas.
    Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Hackers have built a whole website and set up companies using AI to make the malware appear harmless.
    Fox News Staff, Fox News, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of harmless
Adjective
  • Their first course of action will usually involve routine imaging tests and close monitoring of small benign meningiomas.
    Janelle McSwiggin, MSN, RN, Health, 25 Dec. 2024
  • Though unemployment dropped under the Biden-Harris administration, the alarming statistics and the lack of access to high-paying jobs for Black men, benign to many, has left Black men in America questioning whether the Democratic Party agenda will ever include their issues.
    Richard Fowler, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of benign
Adjective
  • The Teamsters union is looking for Amazon to recognize a contract that includes higher wages, better benefits and safer working conditions.
    Dan Medeiros, The Enquirer, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Since heat on induction stovetops need the right cookware to begin heating, the top is safe to the touch when turned on and without the pot or pan on the burner.
    Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of safe
Adjective
  • According to the Death Penalty Information Center, 11 innocent people have been freed from Oklahoma's death row and seven clemencies have been granted in the state.
    CBS News, CBS News, 19 Dec. 2024
  • However, this innocent appearance doesn’t last long.
    Scott Travers, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of innocent
Adjective
  • More white people claim the credit than Black people certainly.
    Tax Notes Staff, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2023
  • Black people make up about 14% of the U.S. population but are three times more likely to face hunger than white people, according to the Agriculture Department.
    Maya Eaglin, NBC News, 11 Feb. 2023
Definition of white
Adjective
  • Covering your head in winter keeps your hair healthy, frizz-free and also maintains style.
    Felicity Carter, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
  • For the last two seasons, Conner has been relatively healthy in offensive coordinator's Drew Petzing's run-heavy offense.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of healthy
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