Inoffensive

Pronunciation: /ɪnəˈfɛnsɪv/

Definitions of inoffensive

adjective describing a quality of not causing offense or harm

Example Sentences

A1 The movie was inoffensive and suitable for all ages.

A2 She wore an inoffensive outfit to the party.

B1 The comedian's jokes were mostly inoffensive, but not very funny.

B2 The politician's speech was carefully crafted to be inoffensive to all listeners.

C1 The artist's work was criticized for being too inoffensive and lacking depth.

C2 The play received mixed reviews, with some praising its inoffensive humor and others finding it bland.

Examples of inoffensive in a Sentence

formal The speech was carefully crafted to be inoffensive to all audience members.

informal I chose an inoffensive outfit for the family gathering.

slang I made sure to pick an inoffensive movie for movie night with my friends.

figurative Her words were like an inoffensive breeze, calming everyone in the room.

Grammatical Forms of inoffensive

• past tense: was inoffensive
• plural: inoffensives
• comparative: more inoffensive
• superlative: most inoffensive
• present tense: is inoffensive
• future tense: will be inoffensive
• perfect tense: has been inoffensive
• continuous tense: is being inoffensive
• singular: inoffensive
• positive degree: inoffensive
• infinitive: to be inoffensive
• gerund: being inoffensive
• participle: inoffensive

Origin and Evolution of inoffensive

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'inoffensive' originated from Latin roots, with the prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' and 'offendere' meaning 'to strike against'.

Evolution of the word: The word 'inoffensive' has retained its original meaning of 'not causing offense or harm' throughout its usage over time.