harmless
/ˈhɑːmləs/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Incapable of causing harm or danger; safe.
Adjective
Examples
Near-synonyms: benign, innocuous, innocent, undamaging, nonthreatening, unthreatening
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Not intended to harm; inoffensive.
Adjective
Examples
His humor can be annoying but is harmless.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “harmless” mean?
Incapable of causing harm or danger; safe.
Is “harmless” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.