inoffensive
adjective
in·of·fen·sive
ˌin-ə-ˈfen(t)-siv 
1
: causing no harm or injury
2
a
: giving no provocation : peaceable
b
: not objectionable to the senses
inoffensively
adverb
inoffensiveness
noun
Synonyms
Examples of inoffensive in a Sentence
The priest was a mild-mannered inoffensive fellow.
an inoffensive little joke at the opening of his speech
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Jemal Polson, CNN, 3 Oct. 2024
Accelerator Photograph: Amazon Accelerator, Peach Paradise (12-Pack) $24 at Amazon
Accelerator is an inoffensive and unassuming option for folks who don’t like brand names or flashy cans.
—Pete Cottell, WIRED, 8 Aug. 2024
What little taste that’s there is very inoffensive.
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inoffensive
adjective
in·of·fen·sive
ˌin-ə-ˈfen(t)-siv
: not offensive or harmful
inoffensively
adverb
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