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Definition of unoffensive

unoffensive

/ˌʌn.əˈfɛn.sɪv/
un · of · fen · sive
Adverb:unoffensively
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unoffensive Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Not causing offense, displeasure, or resentment; harmless or unobjectionable.

Example

"The speaker kept his remarks mild and unoffensive so that everyone in the audience felt welcome."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While "unoffensive" is a valid and long-established English word, "inoffensive" is far more common in contemporary standard usage.

• Rhymes for unoffensive

• Nearby Words

unoccupied
unoffended
unoffending
unoffensive
unofficial
unofficially
unoiled

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