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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hurtless
Adjective
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South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson said at a news conference that Hill’s conduct was inappropriate but ultimately harmless.—
Abigail Brooks,
NBC news,
14 May 2026 -
This harmless, doll-like look juxtaposed with the anger running through their punk discographies and unruly performances was meant to subvert the expectations of women as docile objects in the patriarchy.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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She was diagnosed with a benign tumor on her pituitary gland and had to move back to England.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
10 May 2026
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While Reynoso was getting in trouble, being insubordinate and dealing with suspensions, Rodriguez has been entirely more benign.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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Opting for a midi-length dress is a safe choice that will feel polished without missing the mark.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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However, there is no definitive national ranking from 2013 showing Los Angeles and New York City tied as the safest big cities in the country.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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These armed hostilities have maimed, mutilated and killed millions of human beings — many of them innocent civilians.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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Becerra may have been an innocent victim, but $120,000 a year is a lot of money to pay someone to babysit a largely unused stack of cash.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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In the Jazz Age, the culture and the style that Bradley was soaking up every night were information that white performers craved, but which racial segregation impeded them from accessing.—
Brian Seibert,
New Yorker,
13 May 2026
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Perry, dressed in a white robe, emotionally reacts to Groban's engagement in the video, which is displayed in the background with a news article screenshot.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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These investments strengthen families, improve long-term well-being, and help create healthier, more resilient communities for generations to come.—
Maria Bledsoe,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2026
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Other than the hamstring of OG Anunoby, the Knicks are healthy.—
Alex Kirshner,
New York Times,
16 May 2026
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“Hurtless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hurtless. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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