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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The dog named Jackson was unharmed and belonged to him. David Chiu, People.com, 4 June 2025 The shark gnawed on his surfboard, but Heller was unharmed. Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 June 2025 Meanwhile, the goat appeared unharmed and trotted away. Ben Church, CNN Money, 12 May 2025 The three women lived at the off-campus home with two female roommates who went physically unharmed in the attack, while Chapin was Kernodle’s boyfriend and stayed over for the night. Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 29 Apr. 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 14 Jun. 2025.

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