inoffensive
adjective
in·of·fen·sive
ˌin-ə-ˈfen(t)-siv 
1
: causing no harm or injury
2
a
: giving no provocation : peaceable
b
: not objectionable to the senses
inoffensively
adverb
inoffensiveness
noun
Synonyms
Examples of inoffensive in a Sentence
The priest was a mild-mannered inoffensive fellow.
an inoffensive little joke at the opening of his speech
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Pete Cottell, WIRED, 8 Aug. 2024
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Pete Cottell, WIRED, 8 Aug. 2024
Thelma generates clever, inoffensive fun from assorted elderly challenges.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 22 Jan. 2024
Will curriculum writers scratch their heads looking for inoffensive ways to incorporate the Bible in innovative ways?
—Letters To The Editor, Washington Post, 26 July 2024
And Republicans predicted Rosen would head into November with a fearsome war chest and a reputation as an inoffensive lawmaker without firm ties to Democrats' far-left flank.
—Tal Axelrod, ABC News, 14 June 2024
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“Inoffensive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inoffensive. Accessed 20 Sep. 2024.
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inoffensive
adjective
in·of·fen·sive
ˌin-ə-ˈfen(t)-siv
: not offensive or harmful
inoffensively
adverb
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