unharmed

adjective

un·​harmed ˌən-ˈhärmd How to pronounce unharmed (audio)
: 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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His leg went numb, but his sense of humor was unharmed. Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 12 July 2025 Authorities were called to the scene just before 6 a.m. to investigate reports of a crash between a 2025 Nissan Rogue carrying five occupants and a 2019 Honda CR-V, carrying only the driver, who was unharmed. Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 11 July 2025 The couple's daughter, Jenna, was at a nearby summer camp and is unharmed. Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 9 July 2025 The driver, identified as Delroy Anthony Thomas, took cover and was unharmed. Isabel Rivera, Miami Herald, 7 July 2025 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 30 Jul. 2025.

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