virtually harmless

Frequency: 6.56.2 per million words

Means in effect or essence harmless, though not in fact or name.

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Examples (10)

  • The side effects of the new vaccine are considered virtually harmless, mostly just mild soreness.
  • The common garden spider is virtually harmless to humans, despite its intimidating appearance.
  • The software update collects anonymous usage data, a practice that is virtually harmless to user privacy.
  • The food additive was approved after extensive testing showed it to be virtually harmless in small quantities.
  • When diluted in the ocean, the chemical becomes virtually harmless to marine life.
  • This new type of plastic is designed to be virtually harmless if accidentally ingested by pets.
  • The investigation concluded that the radiation leak was virtually harmless to the surrounding population.
  • His little white lie was virtually harmless and spared everyone's feelings.
  • In its pure form, the compound is toxic, but in this solution, it is rendered virtually harmless.
  • Don't worry about the toy; it's made of non-toxic materials and is virtually harmless.