unharmed

adjective

un·​harmed ˌən-ˈhärmd How to pronounce unharmed (audio)
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 family was able to leave the home unharmed as Abugharbieh remained inside, refusing to come out, Maurer said. Dan Sullivan, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026 The 1-year-old girl was found in a stroller conscious and alert and appeared to be unharmed, authorities said. Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026 Officers also found Cassella’s 24-year-old brother unharmed in another bedroom with the door shut, McCabe said. Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 18 Apr. 2026 While the house took extensive damage, his father was unharmed. Andrew Kozak, CBS News, 18 Apr. 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 27 Apr. 2026.

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