Harmlessness: meaning, definitions and examples
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harmlessness
[ ˈhɑːm.ləs.nəs ]
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.