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Definition of inoffensive

inoffensive

/ˌɪn.əˈfɛn.sɪv/
in · of · fen · sive
Adverb:inoffensively
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inoffensive Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Not causing any harm, annoyance, or resentment; unlikely to upset or displease anyone.

Example

"The host made a few mild, inoffensive jokes to help the nervous guests relax."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 16th century from French 'inoffensif', formed from the negative prefix 'in-' and 'offensif' (from Medieval Latin 'offensivus', ultimately from Latin 'offendere', meaning 'to strike against' or 'to displease').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Inoffensive. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/inoffensive
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