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Inoffensive Definition & Meaning

inoffensive
adjective
  1. not causing anger or annoyance; "inoffensive behavior"
  2. giving no offense; "a quiet inoffensive man"; "a refreshing inoffensive stimulant"
  3. substituting a mild term for a harsher or distasteful one; "`peepee' is a common euphemistic term"

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What does inoffensive mean?
not causing anger or annoyance; "inoffensive behavior" giving no offense; "a quiet inoffensive man"; "a refreshing inoffensive stimulant" substituting a mild term for a harsher or distasteful one; "`peepee' is a common euphemistic term"
What part of speech is inoffensive?
Inoffensive is an adjective.
How many definitions does inoffensive have?
Inoffensive has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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