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Meaning of Harmless
The primary meaning of "harmless" is something that does not cause harm or damage.
Etymology of Harmless
The word "harmless" has its roots in Old English and Germanic languages, where "harm" meant "injury" or "damage", and the suffix "-less" indicated a lack or absence of something, so "harmless" literally means "without harm" or "lacking harm"
Synonyms
innocuous
benign
nonthreatening
gentle
mild
soft
lenient
moderate
calm
peaceful
serene
tranquil
quiet
still
silent
inoffensive
unobjectionable
unremarkable
innocent
pure
spotless
flawless
faultless
blameless
guiltless
irreproachable
harmless
innoxious
nonpoisonous
nonvenomous
nontoxic
noncorrosive
noncaustic
nonirritating
soothing
comforting
reassuring
mitigating
alleviating
palliating
assuaging
Definitions
- Not able or likely to cause harm
- * Not causing injury or damage
Usage Examples
- The doctor assured the patient that the procedure was harmless and would not cause any side effects
- * The new policy is harmless and will not affect the company's overall performance
- * The medication is harmless and can be taken by people of all ages
Antonyms
dangerous
hazardous
perilous
risky
harmful
injurious
damaging
destructive
deleterious
detrimental
noxious
toxic
poisonous
venomous
corrosive
caustic
irritating
annoying
troublesome
vexing
offensive
objectionable
objectional
unpleasant
disagreeable
repugnant
abhorrent
loathsome
repellent
repulsive