HARMLESS - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Adjective

not causing or capable of causing harm

Example: harmless bacteria; rendered the bomb harmless

Synonyms

Harmless

Antonyms

Harmful

🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)

The word "harmless" comes from Proto-Germanic *harmalausaz. It started in Old English *hearmlēas. Then it appeared in Middle English harmles. Many other languages have similar words:.

  • German: harmlos
  • Danish: harmløs
  • Swedish: harmlös

đź”— Related Words

harm – A related word in the same word family.

less – A related word in the same word family.

🧩 Fun Fact

A word passing through this many languages survived because it named something universally important.

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