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inoffensive

UK/.inә'fensiv/US
TOEFLB2

Definitions

adj.

Not causing offence, annoyance, or harm; harmless.

无害的,不冒犯人的,不令人反感的

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
innot, opposite of
+
offensroot
+
ivetending to, having the nature of
=inoffensive

Common Collocations

  • 1.inoffensive remark不冒犯人的评论
  • 2.inoffensive joke无害的笑话
  • 3.[inoffensive] comment[不伤人的]评论

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    His inoffensive jokes made everyone laugh without offending anyone.

  • 2.

    The inoffensive color choice was acceptable to all team members.

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