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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The driver and sole occupant of the Toyota C-HR, along with the driver and one passenger of the Toyota RAV4, were left unharmed. Andrew Adeolu, CBS News, 21 Dec. 2025 Geological surveys identify suitable drilling locations, ensuring agricultural land and groundwater remain unharmed. Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 18 Dec. 2025 The couple's 3-year-old child was also in the home but physically unharmed, police said. Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 18 Dec. 2025 The three women lived at the King Road home with two female roommates who went unharmed in the early morning attack, and Chapin slept over for the night. Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 5 Dec. 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 29 Dec. 2025.

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