hurtless

adjective

ˈhərt-ləs How to pronounce hurtless (audio)
Definition of hurtlessnext
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
  1. harmless
  2. benign
  3. safe
  4. innocent
  5. white
  6. healthy
Adjective
  • Hay fever is defined as cold-like symptoms caused by an allergic response to a harmless outdoor and indoor substance the body identifies as harmful, according to the Mayo Clinic.
    — Ron Smiley, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Lynch’s massive draft whiffs feel like harmless clerical rounding errors next to his good work in handling all the off-the-field stuff that lands on his desk.
    — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of harmless
Adjective
  • Magid said his own Facebook and Instagram feeds are relatively benign.
    — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026
  • For example, a relative’s benign remark about the texture of a turkey dinner at a family gathering might be interpreted by someone with schizophrenia as a statement meant to embarrass them.
    — Matthew Kurtz, The Conversation, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of benign
Adjective
  • Bi is safe, and Naheim, Bryan, Jeffrey, and Joseph all line up for judgment.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Both crude oil and natural gas futures moved lower on Wednesday on expectations for Iran and Oman to strike a deal to secure safe transit through the Strait of Hormuz.
    — Jenni Reid, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of safe
Adjective
  • Other officers helped the innocent driver walk to a nearby gas station.
    — Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The charges are allegations, and the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.
    — ByTony Atkins, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of innocent
Adjective
  • Black residents would represent 29% of the West zone's population, and white residents would represent 56%.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Instead of thinking too hard about white port, maybe just enjoy it.
    — Joseph Hernandez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of white
Adjective
  • Asians generally have longer life expectancies than those outside the region—but longer lives aren’t the same as healthier ones.
    — Angelica Ang, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Her looks often incorporated classic country motifs like cowboy hats or bell-bottom jeans, though usually made Dolly-appropriate with a healthy helping of sparkles and vibrant hues.
    — Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of healthy
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“Hurtless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hurtless. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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