
Harmless
Deceptive appearances
Looks can be deceiving. 'Harmless' often contrasts with how something looks.

Despite its sharp teeth, the fish is completely harmless.
Describing fears
Use 'harmless' when reassuring someone that their fear is unnecessary.

Don't worry, spiders in this area are totally harmless.
Non-threatening context
'Harmless' is often used to describe activities or behavior that won't cause trouble.

The kids are just having some harmless fun in the yard.
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