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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Its short fangs can likely pierce human skin, but the spider is not known to bite humans and is considered harmless.

— Melissa Petruzzello, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Sep. 2026
When we are inoculated against a disease, we are exposed to a small, harmless dose of something dangerous.

— Rebecca Stafford, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of harmless

Adjective

There have been rare cases of cells turning pre-cancerous, with one severe case triggering a squamous cell carcinoma, though erythema ab igne is typically regarded as a benign condition.

— Mike McRae September 09, New Atlas, 9 Sep. 2026
The rare but benign condition impacted her balance and caused headaches.

— Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of benign

Adjective

While rights activists accuse Bukele's government of widespread abuses, the country is notably safer than many other countries whose people have recently lost TPS protections.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 11 Sep. 2026
Players around the country were shaken, uncertain about the safety of air travel and whether their families would be safe from potential acts of terror to follow.

— Michael Silver, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of safe

Adjective

Between a school of banggai cardinalfish, a single juvenile emperor angelfish cut through, its deep blue scales segmented by white, vein-looking striations.

— John Donegan LONG BEACH POST, Arkansas Online, 15 Sep. 2026
In the end, the winners were predominantly white and the speeches were inarguably neutral.

— Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of white

Adjective

Reason for hope on defense If the top players on the back end stay healthy, this secondary will be one of the best in the NFL.

— Chad Graff, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
This year, thanks to a healthy budget allocation from the state, the CSU Board of Trustees decided to advance some capital projects.

— Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of healthy

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