innocuous

• Descreve algo que não causa dano, prejuízo ou ofensa; que é inofensivo ou não contraditório.

Describes something that is not harmful or offensive; harmless.

1. HarmlessC1formal

   Not harmful or dangerous; unlikely to cause injury or damage.

   Inócuo

   • The spider was completely innocuous and posed no threat.
   • His comment seemed innocuous, but it offended her.
   • The chemical is innocuous in small quantities.

   Sinônimosbenignharmlessinoffensivenontoxicsafe

   Antônimosdamagingdangerousharmfulinjuriouspernicious

2. Not offensive or controversialC1formal

   Unlikely to provoke strong feelings or reactions; bland.

   Inócuo

   • They made innocuous small talk about the weather.
   • The article was innocuous and avoided any political topics.
   • She gave an innocuous smile to defuse the tension.

   Sinônimosblandharmlessinoffensivemildneutralsafeuncontroversialunobjectionable

   Antônimoscontroversialinflammatoryoffensiveprovocative