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in-offensive
in·of·fen·sive
/
ˌɪn
əˈfɛn
sɪv
/
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[
in-
uh
-
fen
-siv
]
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adjective
1.
causing no harm, trouble, or annoyance:
a mild, inoffensive man.
2.
not objectionable, as to the senses:
an inoffensive odor.
Origin:
1590–1600;
in-
3
+
offensive
Related forms
in·of·fen·sive·ly,
adverb
in·of·fen·sive·ness,
noun
Synonyms
1.
harmless, innocuous, unoffending.
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inoffensive
(ˌɪnəˈfɛnsɪv)
—
adj
1.
not giving offence; unobjectionable
2.
not unpleasant, poisonous, or harmful
inof'fensively
—
adv
inof'fensiveness
—
n
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
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