What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
unharmed
Example
Thankfully, everyone in the car accident came out unharmed. [unharmed: adjective]
Example
The house was unharmed after the storm passed. [unharmed: adjective]
unscathed
Example
The hiker emerged from the woods unscathed despite getting lost. [unscathed: adjective]
Example
The company's reputation remained unscathed despite the scandal. [unscathed: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Unharmed is more commonly used than unscathed in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between unharmed and unscathed?
Unharmed is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts, while unscathed is more formal and less commonly used in everyday language.
