Inoffensive (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˌɪnəˈfɛnsɪv/

Definition

Not likely to cause offense or to upset anyone; harmless or innocuous.

Examples

• The film was criticized for being too inoffensive, lacking any real edge or challenge.

• She chose an inoffensive topic for her speech, hoping to avoid any controversy.

• His comments were generally inoffensive, though some found them a bit bland.

Synonyms of Inoffensive

Words with a similar meaning to Inoffensive:

• harmless
• innocuous
• mild
• unobjectionable

Antonyms of Inoffensive

Words with the opposite meaning to Inoffensive:

• offensive
• provocative

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