Synonyms of unharmednext
: 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 Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office has since told PEOPLE that the two children remain unharmed and are in the custody of the Georgia Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) in Whitfield County. Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 24 Aug. 2026 The fundraiser said the younger siblings escaped the attack physically unharmed, but lost Christine and Janvi, as well as their home in the fire. Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 17 Aug. 2026 His 2-year-old daughter, Bexley, was still in the backseat but unharmed. Lianna Norman, Florida Times-Union, 17 Aug. 2026 The remains were taken to a museum about 50 miles south of the 10th century San Juan de la Peña monastery, which remained unharmed Friday, according to regional authorities. Angela Charlton, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026 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 28 Aug. 2026.

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