Meaning & Definition of word "Unharmed"

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.