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Harmless: meaning, definitions and examples

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harmless

 

[ ˈhɑːmlɪs ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

description

Not causing or capable of causing harm; innocuous.

Synonyms

benign, innocent, non-threatening, safe

Examples of usage

  • The spider looked harmless, but it turned out to be poisonous.
  • Her comments were harmless, just meant as a joke.

Translations

Translations of the word "harmless" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inofensivo

🇮🇳 हानिरहित

🇩🇪 harmlos

🇮🇩 tidak berbahaya

🇺🇦 нешкідливий

🇵🇱 nieszkodliwy

🇯🇵 無害な (むがいな)

🇫🇷 inoffensif

🇪🇸 inofensivo

🇹🇷 zararsız

🇰🇷 무해한

🇸🇦 غير ضار

🇨🇿 neškodný

🇸🇰 neškodný

🇨🇳 无害的 (wúhài de)

🇸🇮 neškodljiv

🇮🇸 skaðlaus

🇰🇿 зиянсыз

🇬🇪 უვნებელი

🇦🇿 zərərsiz

🇲🇽 inofensivo

Etymology

The word 'harmless' originated from the combination of 'harm' + '-less'. It has been used in the English language since the 14th century. The prefix '-less' denotes the absence of harm or danger, making 'harmless' a word used to describe something that poses no threat or danger.

See also: harm, harmed, harmful, harmfully, harmfulness, harming, harmony, unharmed.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #7,501 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.