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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Thankfully, the crew is unharmed and managed to get back on track, but the car took some heavy damage. Lydia Mee, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025 Eventually, rescuers located the plane, as well as an unharmed (though understandably perturbed) Jackie. Scott Travers, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025 The woman who initially exited the car was unharmed and has been cooperating with law enforcement. Jade Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 31 Dec. 2024 Two 9-year-old twin girls, who had been at the residence earlier, left shortly before the shooting and were unharmed. Clare Fisher, People.com, 30 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 15 Jan. 2025.

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