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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Fortunately, the Mega’s automatic door release system activated in time, allowing the driver and passenger to escape unharmed. Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2025 Sophia’s brother, who was with her that day, survived unharmed. Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025 The Stommes’ two older children were unharmed physically in the shooting spree, while Merkel and 10-year-old Harper Moyski were slain. Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 23 Oct. 2025 Then the pilot coolly opened the door and hopped out of the plane unharmed. Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Oct. 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 30 Oct. 2025.

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