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inoffensive

/ˌɪn.əˈfen.sɪv/

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adjective

/ˌɪn.əˈfen.sɪv/B2formal
  • ruОписывает то, что вряд ли вызовет обиду или расстройство у кого-либо; безвредный и нейтральный.

Describes something that is not likely to cause offense or upset anyone; harmless and neutral.

  1. Not causing anger or annoyanceB2formal

    Describes something that does not provoke irritation, anger, or resentment.

    ruБезобидный

    • His comment was perfectly inoffensive and polite.
    • She chose an inoffensive topic for the dinner conversation.
    • The movie was bland but inoffensive.

    Synonymsbenignharmlessinnocuousmildunobjectionableunoffending

    Antonymsaggravatingannoyingirritatingoffensiveprovocativeprovokingvexing

  2. Giving no offenseB2formal

    Not likely to upset or insult anyone; harmless.

    ruБезобидный

    • The comedian's routine was inoffensive and family-friendly.
    • He made an inoffensive joke that everyone laughed at.
    • The design was deliberately inoffensive to appeal to a wide audience.

    Synonymsblandharmlessinnocentinnocuousmildnoncontroversialunobjectionableunoffending

    Antonymsdisrespectfulinsultingoffensiveprovocative

  3. EuphemisticC1formal

    Substituting a mild, indirect, or vague term for one considered harsh, blunt, or distasteful.

    ruЭвфемистичный

    • 'Passed away' is an inoffensive term for 'died'.
    • He used an inoffensive expression to describe the unpleasant situation.
    • The report used inoffensive language to discuss the sensitive issue.

    Synonymseuphemisticgenteelindirectmildsanitizedsoftenedvague

Forms
  • more inoffensive comparative form
  • most inoffensive superlative form
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