Harmlessness: meaning, definitions and examples

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harmlessness

 

[ ˈhɑːm.ləs.nəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

lack of

The quality of not causing harm or damage.

Synonyms

benignity, innocuousness, safety

Examples of usage

  • His harmlessness was evident in the way he treated even the smallest insects with care.
  • The harmlessness of the substance made it suitable for use in sensitive environments.

Translations

Translations of the word "harmlessness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inocuidade

🇮🇳 निर्दोषता

🇩🇪 Harmlosigkeit

🇮🇩 ketidakberbahayaan

🇺🇦 нешкідливість

🇵🇱 nieszkodliwość

🇯🇵 無害

🇫🇷 innocuité

🇪🇸 inocuidad

🇹🇷 zararsızlık

🇰🇷 무해

🇸🇦 السلامة

🇨🇿 neškodnost

🇸🇰 neškodnosť

🇨🇳 无害

🇸🇮 neškodljivost

🇮🇸 skaðleysi

🇰🇿 зиянсыздық

🇬🇪 უვნებლობა

🇦🇿 zərərsizlik

🇲🇽 inocuidad

Etymology

The term 'harmlessness' is derived from the word 'harmless', which originated in the late Middle English period. The word combines 'harm' with the suffix '-less', indicating the absence of harm. The concept of harmlessness has been valued in various philosophical and ethical traditions, emphasizing the importance of non-violence and compassion towards all living beings.

See also: harmlessly.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,725 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.