inoffensive

Words with a similar base: inoffensive

'inoffensive'

[inoffensive.a.01] as in: not causing anger or annoyance

Examples:
inoffensive behavior

'inoffensive'

[inoffensive.a.02] as in: giving no offense

Examples:
a quiet inoffensive man
a refreshing inoffensive stimulant

'inoffensive'

[euphemistic.a.01] as in: substituting a mild term for a harsher or distasteful one

Examples:
`peepee' is a common euphemistic term

Origins

					inoffensive (English)
├── in- (English)
│   ├── in (Latin)
│   ├── in- (Latin)
│   └── in- (Middle English (1100-1500))
│       └── in- (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
│           └── in (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
└── offensive (English)
    └── offensif (French)

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