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

These symptoms can have harmless explanations, and Midnight Mimosa may operate without obvious warning signs.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
This allows the system to identify actions that may appear harmless individually but become dangerous in context.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of harmless

Adjective

Last year around this time, cyclical-sector outperformance, approaching fiscal tailwinds and benign credit conditions were telling us not to worry about economic growth into 2026.

— Michael Santoli, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026
Until Friday, though, weather across Southern California will likely be benign, though extremely high tides could bring a different kind of water hazard.

— Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of benign

Adjective

Students and teachers deserve safe buildings, and taxpayers deserve a clear explanation of what went wrong.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
The high-voltage electronic safe-and-arm fuze is a mechanical device that controls the detonation of a warhead carried by a drone.

— Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of safe

Adjective

The charges are allegations, and each person is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.

— Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026
Convince people that an innocent person represents an existential threat, furnish them with a frightening conspiracy theory about an immoral enemy, and some may become willing to kill.

— Maxwell Adler, Vanity Fair, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of innocent

Adjective

The interiors play on terracotta tones that nod at once to the neighborhood’s brick walls and clay tennis courts, with white as a further reminder of the sport.

— Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026
Irina Temnova In the entryway, the floor is covered with white tiles dotted with small black accents, in keeping with the contemporary classic style.

— Marilena Pitino, Architectural Digest, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of white

Adjective

Getting Williams back healthy had been central to Oklahoma City’s goal of returning to the NBA Finals.

— Andrew Greif, NBC news, 29 Oct. 2026
Both of these elements challenge different facets of balance, strength, and mobility, all of which are important for healthy aging and everyday activities.

— Jakob Roze, HEALTH, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of healthy

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