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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Despite the scare, both mom and baby were unharmed. Ashley Vega, People.com, 20 Aug. 2025 Two adults and two children were found dead at a New Hampshire home in an apparent murder-suicide, while a toddler at the scene was unharmed, authorities said. Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 19 Aug. 2025 The friend, who left the scene and was unharmed, then called the police to report the attack, The Asahi Shimbun reported. Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 16 Aug. 2025 The girl was unharmed and put in the custody of the state Department of Child Safety after the agency obtained an emergency warrant. Mary Jo Pitzl, AZCentral.com, 14 Aug. 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 27 Aug. 2025.

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