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Definition of harmlessness noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

harmlessness

noun
 
/ˈhɑːmləsnəs/
 
/ˈhɑːrmləsnəs/
[uncountable]
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  1. the quality of being unable or unlikely to cause damage or harm
    • Their job is to reassure people about the harmlessness of the insects.
  2. the quality of being unlikely to upset or offend anyone
    • The band's harmlessness has always been part of their charm.
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