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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The three women lived in the off-campus home in Moscow with two other female roommates who went physically unharmed, while Chapin was Kernodle’s boyfriend and slept over for the night. Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 9 Apr. 2025 Though the cost of restoring the case was reported at upward of $4,000, the priceless piece of art in question was unharmed—intentionally, as Martin told USA Today. News Desk, Artforum, 9 Apr. 2025 Court filings note the actual sculpture was unharmed. Michael Loria, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025 The Ratliff family are unharmed, physically, at least, if not financially, after Jason Isaacs’ Timothy changes his mind about them drinking cocktails made from the fruit of the suicide tree. Peter White, Deadline, 6 Apr. 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 16 Apr. 2025.

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