HURTLESS Synonyms: 83 Similar and Opposite Words

hurtless

adjective

ˈhərt-ləs

Definition of hurtless

as in harmless

not causing or being capable of causing injury or hurt unlike some parodies, which are mean-spirited, this one was marked by hurtless humor and affectionate exaggeration

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Adjective

Chase proves more clever in turning Maya’s harmless couch fort into a claustrophobic labyrinth.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026
With that kind of reach, one of the biggest risks a child can face may begin with a conversation that seems completely harmless.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of harmless

Adjective

Despite his top billing and his undeniable curmudgeon charisma, even Dern ends up underserved by a role that is eventually reduced to so much benign backdrop for a much blander hero’s journey.

— Jessica Kiang, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026
They are widely distributed, and AI science agents are now available for hire and are ready to accompany their clients on creative journeys, whether benign or malign.

— Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of benign

Adjective

With men on first and third and nobody out that inning, second baseman Jackson Holliday fielded a tough grounder and threw to second, but shortstop Gunnar Henderson dropped the ball for an error and everyone was safe.

— CBS News, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
Ryan Wagner of Washington State University took the photograph, which demonstrates how technology is helping scientists better understand animal movement and habitat use, which could lead to safer environments for at-risk species.

— Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of safe

Adjective

The video, released by Ukraine’s prosecutor general, clearly shows a person in a black bucket hat, a lose dark jumper and a large white tote bag, walking up the street and placing a black backpack on the doorstep of Yermolaiev’s home.

— Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
Huge bathrooms are done out in stunning swirly green and white ‘cipollino’ marble from Carrara with large tubs and separate walk-in showers.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of white

Adjective

The healthiest couples don’t choose between caring for themselves and caring for each other.

— Joshua Coleman, Washington Post, 20 Aug. 2026
Sardines can be part of a healthy diet, but eating them regularly isn’t likely to dramatically change the appearance or health of someone’s skin on its own.

— Olivia LaBorde, AJC.com, 20 Aug. 2026

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