Harmless

Pronunciation: /ˈhɑːrm.ləs/

Definitions of harmless

adjective describing something that does not cause harm or damage

Example Sentences

A1 The puppy was harmless and playful.

A2 She assured me that the spider in the corner was harmless.

B1 The chemical used in the experiment was deemed harmless to humans.

B2 The harmless prank resulted in a lot of laughter.

C1 The harmless mistake had serious consequences.

C2 The harmless comment ended up causing a lot of controversy.

Examples of harmless in a Sentence

formal The substance was proven to be harmless after extensive testing.

informal Don't worry, it's just a harmless prank.

slang That joke was totally harmless, no need to get upset.

figurative Her words may seem harmless, but they carry a deeper meaning.

Grammatical Forms of harmless

• past tense: harmed
• plural: harmlesses
• comparative: more harmless
• superlative: most harmless
• present tense: harmless
• future tense: will be harmless
• perfect tense: has been harmless
• continuous tense: is being harmless
• singular: harmless
• positive degree: harmless
• infinitive: to harm
• gerund: harming
• participle: harmless

Origin and Evolution of harmless

First Known Use: 0012 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'harmless' originated from the Old English word 'harmleas' which is a combination of 'harm' meaning injury or evil, and 'leas' meaning without.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'harmless' has retained its original meaning of without harm or injury, but has also expanded to include the idea of being not dangerous or threatening.