Meaning & Definition of word "Unharmed"
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Unharmed
/ʌnˈhɑːrmd/
adjective:
- 1. Not harmed, injured, or damaged.
- Example: The passengers were unharmed after the plane made an emergency landing.
- 2. Remaining safe and intact after a dangerous or risky situation.
- Example: Despite the fierce storm, the house remained unharmed.
- 3. Having suffered no physical or emotional injury.
- Example: The child emerged from the accident remarkably unharmed, thanks to his safety gear.
- 4. Not affected negatively; remaining unaffected.
- Example: He walked away from the argument feeling unharmed and confident.
Etymology
The word 'unharmed' comes from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not', and 'harmed', the past participle of 'harm'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
safe and unharmed:
In a state of safety without injury.
come out unharmed:
To emerge from a situation without injury.
Related Words
harm:
Physical injury or damage.
injured:
Suffering from physical harm.
Slang Meanings of unharmed
Meaning: All good
Example Sentence: After the scare, I checked on everyone and they were all good, unharmed.
Meaning: In one piece
Example Sentence: I got into a fender bender, but I'm fine, totally unharmed and in one piece.