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harmless

/ˈhɑːrmləs/

harm · less ˈhɑːrm · ləs

English Definition

adj. not able to cause harm or damage

中文释义

无害的

Significado en Español

inofensivo

한국어 뜻

무해한, 해가 없는

Nghĩa Tiếng Việt

vô hại, không độc hại

Example Sentence

This spider looks scary but is harmless.

这只蜘蛛看起来吓人，但其实无害。

Synonyms

safe innocuous benign

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “harmless”:

A dangerous
B hazardous
C safe
D toxic

Show answer

C — safe. “harmless” means adj. not able to cause harm or damage

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The tiny green garden snake is completely ______ and will never bite.

A dangerous
B harmless
C deadly
D vicious

Show answer

B — harmless. “harmless” means adj. not able to cause harm or damage

Common questions about “harmless”

What does “harmless” mean?

harmless — adj. not able to cause harm or damage. In Chinese: 无害的.

How do you pronounce “harmless”?

harmless is pronounced /ˈhɑːrmləs/. It breaks into 2 syllables: harm · less.

How do you use “harmless” in a sentence?

This spider looks scary but is harmless. (这只蜘蛛看起来吓人，但其实无害。)

What are synonyms for “harmless”?

safe, innocuous, benign — all close in meaning to harmless (adj. not able to cause harm or damage).

Is “harmless” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. harmless appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

Progress / 学习进度

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Mastered: 0 / 2445 (0%)

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harmless

Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

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