comparatively harmless

Frequency: 6.06.5 per million words

Suggests that something poses less risk or danger than other things in the same category.

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Examples (20)

  • Most common household spiders are comparatively harmless to humans.
  • The side effects of the new medication are comparatively harmless when measured against the previous treatment.
  • The side effects of the new vaccine are considered comparatively harmless.
  • This new pesticide is considered comparatively harmless to beneficial insects like bees.
  • Compared to other industrial solvents, this new chemical is comparatively harmless.
  • Compared to the database-corrupting bug, this minor glitch is comparatively harmless.
  • Telling a small white lie can be seen as a comparatively harmless act.
  • His white lie about his weekend plans was comparatively harmless.
  • The radiation from a microwave oven is comparatively harmless if the device is not damaged.
  • Although it looks scary, this species of spider is comparatively harmless.
  • While not ideal, the software bug was diagnosed as comparatively harmless to the system's core functions.
  • A small miscalculation in the budget is a comparatively harmless error.
  • Government bonds are a comparatively harmless investment for those averse to risk.
  • Having one sugary drink is a comparatively harmless indulgence.
  • The level of pollution in this small town is comparatively harmless when measured against a large metropolis.
  • The proposed policy change will have a comparatively harmless impact on the economy.
  • Most children's television shows are designed to be comparatively harmless entertainment.
  • The children's prank was messy but ultimately comparatively harmless.
  • The presence of this specific bacteria strain in the water supply was found to be comparatively harmless.
  • A parking violation is a comparatively harmless infraction.