Antonyms for harmless


Grammar : Adj
Spell : hahrm-lis
Phonetic Transcription : ˈhɑrm lɪs


Definition of harmless

Origin :
  • c.1300, "uninjured," from harm (n.) + -less. Meaning "undamaged" is from late 14c. Related: Harmlessly; harmlessness.
  • adj not injurious or dangerous
Example sentences :
  • He's harmless, with his drawl and his round pink face that shines with admiration.
  • Extract from : « The Bacillus of Beauty » by Harriet Stark
  • Thus our conversation ran--decorous and harmless enough, in all conscience.
  • Extract from : « In the Valley » by Harold Frederic
  • But the harmless chearfulness of their conversation did not last long.
  • Extract from : « Imogen » by William Godwin
  • I am as harmless and as chearly as the little red-breast that pecks out of my hand?
  • Extract from : « Imogen » by William Godwin
  • And especially the cruel to the poor, harmless dumb creatures.
  • Extract from : « A Complete Edition of the Works of Nancy Luce » by Nancy Luce
  • And on both sides, the exaggerations are configured in a harmless pose.
  • Extract from : « The Book of Khalid » by Ameen Rihani
  • It is true that I have been seeking him, but my motive is harmless.
  • Extract from : « Louisiana Lou » by William West Winter
  • Still, it was a harmless superstition that we were a Christian nation.
  • Extract from : « The Christian » by Hall Caine
  • Aimlessly wandering about Last Chance, sir, harmless and to be pitied.
  • Extract from : « Buffalo Bill's Spy Trailer » by Colonel Prentiss Ingraham
  • “You poor little runt,” he apostrophized the harmless two-spot.
  • Extract from : « The Treasure Trail » by Marah Ellis Ryan

Synonyms for harmless

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