HARMLESSNESS Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

harmlessness

noun

Definition of harmlessness

as in purity

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Recent Examples of harmlessness What happens, for example, when harmlessness conflicts with helping the user? — Meghan O’Gieblyn, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025

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Noun

The nod to purity emphasized the paint brand’s relationship to cleanliness and virtue, and possibly other notions of bigotry.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2026
At the same time, brands such as Bottega Veneta offered a more discreet form of luxury rooted in purity of design and craftsmanship.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of purity

Noun

The government’s more expansive hijab and chastity law was suspended but not repealed.

— Pegah Banihashemi, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
The only exception comes once a year, when the nationwide chastity mandate is temporarily lifted and the use of protection is mandatory.

— Olivia Singh, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of chastity

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