inoffensive meaning and definition

INOFFENSIVE adjective

Definition of inoffensive (adjective)

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