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 child was unharmed in the incident and reunited with her parents, police said in a news release. Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026 The driver of the second vehicle involved in the incident was unharmed. Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 3 Aug. 2026 Authorities said the toddler was unharmed and reunited with her parents. Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026 The child was found unharmed and was reunited with her parents, police said. Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 1 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 7 Aug. 2026.

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