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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According to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which operates both airports, all 190 passengers and six crew members on board were unharmed. Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024 Thankfully, James’s family is safe and unharmed, but his business is at a critical juncture. Josh Condon, Robb Report, 8 Dec. 2024 The woman and her dog, who was also inside the vehicle at the time of the incident, were both unharmed, CBS News reported. Danielle Jennings, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024 The public room’s historical collections were unharmed, as most of the Hartford History Center’s extensive collection is stored on the ground floor in compact shelving, officials said at the time. Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 13 Nov. 2024 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 22 Dec. 2024.

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