as in harmless
not causing or being capable of causing injury or hurt
an inoffensive little joke at the opening of his speech
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Recent Examples of inoffensive
In the immediate aftermath, Bree limits herself to inoffensive black dresses, jumpers and cardigans, before the muted colors of grief eventually give way — over several episodes — to a new vibrant wardrobe signaling an unveiling of sorts.
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Jemal Polson, CNN, 3 Oct. 2024
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Accelerator is an inoffensive and unassuming option for folks who don’t like brand names or flashy cans.
—Pete Cottell, WIRED, 8 Aug. 2024
What little taste that’s there is very inoffensive.
—Pete Cottell, WIRED, 8 Aug. 2024
Thelma generates clever, inoffensive fun from assorted elderly challenges.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 22 Jan. 2024
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Jemal Polson, CNN, 3 Oct. 2024
Accelerator Photograph: Amazon Accelerator, Peach Paradise (12-Pack) $24 at Amazon
Accelerator is an inoffensive and unassuming option for folks who don’t like brand names or flashy cans.
—Pete Cottell, WIRED, 8 Aug. 2024
What little taste that’s there is very inoffensive.
—Pete Cottell, WIRED, 8 Aug. 2024
Thelma generates clever, inoffensive fun from assorted elderly challenges.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 22 Jan. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inoffensive
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Most dogs would do anything for a treat, and while giving them a little snack is usually harmless, constantly overfeeding them can be detrimental to their health.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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Couples are granting each other permission to share presumably harmless admissions, like covering holes in the ceiling with birthday decorations, which typically escalates into pretty murky territory.Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 6 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, Cotton — who recently underwent surgery to remove a benign tumor — last posted about Wood on his birthday on Instagram in October.Daniela Avila, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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But however benign Trump may be for the industry, higher U.S. production in 2025 will largely be down to the spirit of private enterprise.Gaurav Sharma, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Once inside the cabinets, think about other ways to keep wine glasses safe.Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 14 Dec. 2024
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This is the very edge of California’s dairy country—and so far, the cows here are safe.Simon Hill, WIRED, 14 Dec. 2024
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And thousands of kits that could free more innocent people have been left untested – again.Gina Barton, USA TODAY, 5 Dec. 2024
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While this sounds easy and innocent enough, FAFSA has the potential to become an insidious tool.Noreen Sugrue, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Inoffensive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inoffensive. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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