The difference between Harmful and Harmless

When used as adjectives, harmful means of a kind likely to be damaging, whereas harmless means incapable of causing harm or danger.


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  1. Harmful as an adjective:

    of a kind likely to be damaging; injurious

    Examples:

    "Wear a hat to protect your skin from harmful sunlight."

  1. Harmless as an adjective:

    Incapable of causing harm or danger; safe.

  2. Harmless as an adjective:

    Not intended to harm; inoffensive.

  3. Harmless as an adjective (obsolete):

    Unharmed.

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