Associations to the word «Inoffensive»

Wiktionary

INOFFENSIVE, adjective. Not offensive
INOFFENSIVE, adjective. Harmless

Dictionary definition

INOFFENSIVE, adjective. Not causing anger or annoyance; "inoffensive behavior".
INOFFENSIVE, adjective. Giving no offense; "a quiet inoffensive man"; "a refreshing inoffensive stimulant".
INOFFENSIVE, adjective. Substituting a mild term for a harsher or distasteful one; "`peepee' is a common euphemistic term".

Wise words

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