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harmless

[hahrm-lis]

adjective

  1. without the power or desire to do harm; innocuous.

    He looks mean but he's harmless; a harmless Halloween prank.

    Synonyms: , , , ,
  2. without injury; unhurt; unharmed.



harmless

/ ˈɑːɪ /

adjective

  1. not causing any physical or mental damage or injury

  2. unlikely to annoy or worry people

    a harmless sort of man

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Other 51Թ Forms

  • harmlessly adverb
  • harmlessness noun
  • ˈ󲹰Ա noun
  • ˈ󲹰 adverb
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of harmless1

1250–1300; Middle English; harm, -less
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Idioms and Phrases

Idioms
  1. hold harmless, to relieve from responsibility or liability for any damage or loss. Also save harmless.

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Some types are harmless but others can make people seriously ill.

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A former therapist, she presents as kooky and harmless in colorful knits that make her look like the preschool teacher of the year.

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But since the beginning of the trial in April, both prosecutors and civil parties have vigorously pushed back against notions the robbers were harmless.

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Cysts are common and can often be harmless and cause little to no discomfort, but larger cysts can bring about symptoms including pelvic pain, abdominal pressure and bloating, according to the Mayo Clinic.

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We looked at about three minutes of “Conan” clips, and they’re like, “OK, he’s harmless. He seems to have no dignity, so let’s leave him alone.”

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