inoffensive

adjective
UK: /ˌɪnəˈfensɪv/
US: /ˌɪnəˈfensɪv/

  1. Not likely to offend or upset anyone; causing no harm or displeasure.

    1. The movie was surprisingly inoffensive, suitable for all ages.
    2. He tried to make an inoffensive joke, but it still caused some awkwardness among the group.

  2. Mild or bland; not causing a strong reaction, either positive or negative.

    1. The new design was inoffensive, unlikely to alienate any customers.
    2. The restaurant offered inoffensive dishes, catering to a wide range of palates with simple flavors.

Synonyms

harmless innocuous inoffensive mild bland pleasant

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "inoffensive" in English means: Not likely to offend or upset anyone; causing no harm or displeasure., Mild or bland; not causing a strong reaction, either positive or negative..

The phonetic transcription of "inoffensive" is /ˌɪnəˈfensɪv/ in British English and /ˌɪnəˈfensɪv/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "inoffensive": harmless, innocuous, inoffensive, mild, bland, pleasant.

Example usage of "inoffensive": "The movie was surprisingly inoffensive, suitable for all ages.". More examples on the page.