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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To the crowd’s relief, Crochet was unharmed, resumed the at-bat and struck Caballero out to end the inning. Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 15 Sep. 2025 Fortunately, by Sunday, Little was discovered unharmed. Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025 Using tree protection fencing to make sure existing trees and their roots are unharmed during construction. Gillian Stawiszynski, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Sep. 2025 All passengers and crew escaped unharmed, and the vessel sustained no structural damage. Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 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 18 Sep. 2025.

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