HARMLESSNESS Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

harmlessness

noun

Definition of harmlessness

as in purity

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Recent Examples of harmlessness What happens, for example, when harmlessness conflicts with helping the user? — Meghan O’Gieblyn, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025

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Noun

But precious metals held within IRAs must meet IRS purity requirements and be held in qualified depositories.

— Javier Simon, USA Today, 11 July 2026
When Hillary Clinton was a candidate and there were all these Bernie bros who were, again, angry about sort of the need for ideological purity.

— David Frum, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026

Definition of purity

Noun

But there are plenty of sins against the rules of cinematic chastity that marked that movement, such as the ample space made for Lasse Aagaard’s affecting, low-key score that amps up the anxiety as Vibeke starts to spiral.

— Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2026
Many hijinks ensue, including a trip to Persia, a secret pregnancy, many threats to the life and chastity of the young couple, and a war in Egypt that unexpectedly solves everyone’s problems.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 June 2026

Definition of chastity

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