# harmless vs heartless

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### harmless
*adjective · IPA /ˈhɑːmləs/ · frequency rank #9,757*
Incapable of causing harm or danger; safe.

### heartless
*adjective · IPA /ˈhɑːt.lɪs/ · frequency rank #18,850*
Without feeling, emotion, or concern for others; uncaring; cruel.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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