Inoffensive: meaning, definitions and examples

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inoffensive

[ ˌɪnəˈfɛnsɪv ]

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description

Not causing any harm or annoyance; not offensive.

Synonyms

benign, harmless, innocuous, unobjectionable

Examples of usage

It was a light-hearted, inoffensive joke that everyone enjoyed.
She always wore inoffensive colors like pastels and neutrals.
The movie was so inoffensive that it received a PG rating.

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behavior

Behaving in a way that does not cause offense or provoke strong reactions.

Synonyms

diplomatic, non-controversial, unobjectionable

Examples of usage

He spoke in an inoffensive manner, carefully avoiding controversial topics.
His inoffensive conduct at the meeting helped maintain a peaceful atmosphere.

Translations

Translations of the word "inoffensive" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inofensivo

🇮🇳 अहानिकर

🇩🇪 harmlos

🇮🇩 tidak berbahaya

🇺🇦 нешкідливий

🇵🇱 nieszkodliwy

🇯🇵 無害

🇫🇷 inoffensif

🇪🇸 inofensivo

🇹🇷 zararsız

🇰🇷 해롭지 않은

🇸🇦 غير مؤذٍ

🇨🇿 neškodný

🇸🇰 neškodný

🇨🇳 无害

🇸🇮 neškodljiv

🇮🇸 skaðlaus

🇰🇿 зиянсыз

🇬🇪 უვნებელი

🇦🇿 zərərsiz

🇲🇽 inofensivo

Word origin

The word 'inoffensive' originated from the Latin word 'inoffensus', which means 'not attacked or offended'. The prefix 'in-' denotes negation, while 'offensus' comes from the verb 'offendere' meaning 'to strike against, offend'. Over time, 'inoffensive' evolved to describe things or actions that do not cause harm or offense.