unharmed

adjective

un·​harmed ˌən-ˈhärmd How to pronounce unharmed (audio)
Synonyms of unharmednext
: not harmed : safe, unscathed
The missing boy was returned to his home unharmed.
Film and paint companies are using computers to design dyes that will survive sunlight but leave humans unharmed.—The New York Times

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The child, who has autism, was physically unharmed, as was his mother, police said. — Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026 After weighing and measuring, both lakers were released unharmed back into Payette. — Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 27 Aug. 2026 The fundraiser said the younger siblings escaped the attack physically unharmed, but lost Christine and Janvi, as well as their home in the fire. — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 17 Aug. 2026 His 2-year-old daughter, Bexley, was still in the backseat but unharmed. — Lianna Norman, Florida Times-Union, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unharmed

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unharmed was in the 14th century

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“Unharmed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unharmed. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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