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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Police said Kehlani was in good health and seemed unharmed. Sydney Page The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 8 Mar. 2026 Phoenix police found Kehlani unharmed and in good health, prompting the Amber Alert to be canceled. Michelle Cruz, AZCentral.com, 6 Mar. 2026 His 2-year-old daughter was in his car unharmed. Scott Butler, Florida Times-Union, 5 Mar. 2026 Authorities added that the responding trooper was left unharmed. Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 2 Mar. 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 10 Mar. 2026.

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