Innoffensive: meaning, definitions and examples
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innoffensive
[ ɪnəʊˈfɛnsɪv ]
general usage
Innoffensive means not causing harm or offense. It describes something that is harmless or mild in nature, often used to refer to comments, behavior, or actions that are unlikely to upset or provoke others.
Synonyms
benign, harmless, inoffensive, mild
Examples of usage
- The innoffensive joke made everyone smile.
- She has an innoffensive way of expressing her opinions.
- His innoffensive remarks were appreciated in the meeting.
- The film's innoffensive content makes it suitable for all ages.
Translations
Translations of the word "innoffensive" in other languages:
🇵🇹 inoffensivo
🇮🇳 निष्क्रिय
🇩🇪 nicht verletzend
- harmlos
- unbedenklich
🇮🇩 tidak menyinggung
🇺🇦 необразливий
🇵🇱 nieszkodliwy
🇯🇵 無害な
🇫🇷 inoffensif
🇪🇸 inoffensivo
🇹🇷 zararsız
🇰🇷 무해한
🇸🇦 غير مؤذي
🇨🇿 neškodný
🇸🇰 neškodný
🇨🇳 无害的
🇸🇮 neškodljiv
🇮🇸 ógnæf
🇰🇿 зиянсыз
🇬🇪 არასასარგებლო
🇦🇿 zərərsiz
🇲🇽 inoffensivo
Etymology
The term 'inoffensive' is derived from the prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' or 'without', combined with the word 'offensive', which comes from the Latin 'offensivus', meaning 'causing offense'. This Latin term is rooted in 'offendere', which means 'to strike against' or 'to hurt'. First documented in the English language in the late 19th century, 'inoffensive' has been used primarily to denote things that do not provoke negative reactions. It has gained relevance in various contexts, especially in discussions around communication, where being inoffensive is often associated with politeness and diplomatic dialogue.