harmless

• Beschreibt etwas, das keinen Schaden verursacht oder nicht in der Lage ist, Schaden zuzufügen; auch etwas, das harmlos oder ungefährlich ist.

Describes something that is not able or likely to cause harm.

1. Not dangerousA2formal

   Not able or likely to cause harm, injury, or damage.

   Ungefährlich

   • The spider is completely harmless to humans.
   • This chemical is harmless when used correctly.
   • Don't worry, the dog is harmless.

   Synonymebenigninnocuousnontoxicsafe

   Antonymedamagingdangerousharmfulhazardousinjuriousperilousunsafe

2. Innocent or inoffensiveB1formal

   Not intended to upset or offend anyone; unlikely to cause trouble.

   Harmlos

   • It was just a harmless joke.
   • His comments were harmless and well-intentioned.
   • She made a harmless remark about the weather.

   Synonymebenigninnocentinnocuousinoffensivesafetameunobjectionable

   Antonymedangeroushurtfulmaliciousoffensive