HURTLESS Synonyms: 83 Similar and Opposite Words

hurtless

adjective

ˈhərt-ləs

Definition of hurtless

as in harmless

not causing or being capable of causing injury or hurt unlike some parodies, which are mean-spirited, this one was marked by hurtless humor and affectionate exaggeration

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Adjective

There’s a reason Hollywood thrives on harmless, lovable characters that turn into malevolent, even homicidal, threats.

— Roger Dooley, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
And while their appearance can be unsettling, earwigs are generally harmless to humans and pets.

— Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 July 2026

Definition of harmless

Adjective

Corporate credit markets are priced for an exceptionally benign environment.

— Jason Kirsch, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
But at that point, the headlines were still focused on relatively benign annoyances like car engines conking out, or a bridge getting stuck on Roosevelt Road.

— Adam Harrington, CBS News, 1 July 2026

Definition of benign

Adjective

Building proper sharps disposal into your healthcare routine, and sharing these tools with friends and loved ones, helps keep your household, community, and our environment safe.

— Irina Butler, Boston Herald, 10 July 2026
McCarty added that Asylon wants to give aircraft maintainers tools that make inspections faster, safer, and more consistent.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026

Definition of safe

Adjective

Again, another difficult night and a lot of dead people, innocent people, kids.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 July 2026
True, nothing so grand as a massive dragon and naval battle took place, but seeing Rhaenyra start to change into someone almost unrecognizable from her younger, more innocent self was compelling in a deeper way.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026

Definition of innocent

Adjective

Hawai’i is home to a variety of beaches, from white sandy beaches to rocky shorelines; a day at the beach can differ greatly from one area to another.

— Laurie Lyons-Makaimoku, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026
Each ticket costs $5, and players may pick six numbers from two separate pools of numbers — five different numbers from 1 to 70 (the white balls) and one number from 1 to 24 (the gold Mega Ball) — or select Easy Pick/Quick Pick.

— Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 8 July 2026

Definition of white

Adjective

Fortifying the scalp and the roots creates a strong, healthy foundation for hair growth, which leads to fuller-looking, healthier hair.

— Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 8 July 2026
In an era of extreme weather, climate uncertainty, geopolitical tensions and rising fertilizer costs, keeping soil healthy and nurturing the billions of microbes living there is not only necessary but also economically strategic.

— Esther Ndumi Ngumbi, The Conversation, 8 July 2026

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