Meaning of harmless in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈhɑrmləs/

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1. Classifying Adjective

   harmless

   Definitions

   1. not producing any toxic effects

   Synonyms

   • nontoxic
   • atoxic
2. 2. unlikely to harm or disturb anyone

   Examples

   • « harmless old man »

   Synonyms

   • safe
3. 3. not threatening to life or health

   Examples

   • « not malignant »
   • « a benign tumor is usually harmless »

   Synonyms

   • benign
   • benignant

4. Qualitative Adjective

   harmless

   Definitions

   1. not causing or capable of causing harm

   Examples

   • « harmless bacteria »
   • « rendered the bomb harmless »

   Synonyms

   • innocent
   • innocuous
   • inoffensive
   • unoffending

   Antonyms

   • harmful
5. 2. not injurious to physical or mental health

   Synonyms

   • innoxious
   • inoffensive
   • uncontroversial
   • insipid

   Antonyms

   • noxious
   • harmful

See also

• harmless