inoffensive
Use Inoffensive in a sentence
əˈfɛn adjective
1.
causing no harm, trouble, or annoyance: a mild, inoffensive man.
2.
not objectionable, as to the senses: an inoffensive odor.
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inoffensive (ˌɪnəˈfɛnsɪv) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | not giving offence; unobjectionable |
| 2. | not unpleasant, poisonous, or harmful |
| inof'fensively | |
| —adv | |
| inof'fensiveness | |
| —n | |
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Inoffensive
is always a great word to know.
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| a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc. |
Example sentences
The appropriate common name refers to the mild and inoffensive odor of this rodent.
The negroes were a peaceful, domestic, inoffensive race.
It is the white bread of condiments, an inoffensive accompaniment to more flavorful fare.
The subordinates joined in and generally found the horseplay funny and inoffensive.
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