harmless

• Qualifie ce qui ne peut pas causer de mal ou de dommage, ou qui est peu susceptible d'en causer ; inoffensif.

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

1. Not dangerousA2formal

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

   inoffensif

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

   Synonymesbenigninnocuousnontoxicsafe

   Antonymesdamagingdangerousharmfulhazardousinjuriousperilousunsafe

2. Innocent or inoffensiveB1formal

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

   Inoffensif, sans danger

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

   Synonymesbenigninnocentinnocuousinoffensivesafetameunobjectionable

   Antonymesdangeroushurtfulmaliciousoffensive