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

Examples of unharmed in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Truman was unharmed, but a White House police officer was killed and two others were injured. Donica Phifer, Axios, 13 July 2024 Deputies arrived and met with an unharmed, and unnamed, 31-year-old woman who lives there. Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2024 The video also shows that the driver, whose name was not listed on the official entry list, appeared to escape the crash unharmed. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 12 July 2024 The other passengers were left unharmed, according to the outlet, but Luna was rushed to hospital. Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 10 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for unharmed 

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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 26 Jul. 2024.

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