Meaning
harmless, inoffensive
- Not causing or not capable of causing harm or injury.
- Not provocative, innocuous.
In a sentence
Non avere paura del cane, è del tutto inoffensivo.
Don't be afraid of the dog, it is completely harmless.
Era soltanto un'osservazione inoffensiva, non volevo offenderti.
It was just an inoffensive remark; I didn't mean to insult you.
Questo insetto è davvero inoffensivo per l'uomo?
Is this insect really harmless to humans?
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| inoffensivo | masculine · singular |
| inoffensiva | feminine · singular |
| inoffensivi | masculine · plural |
| inoffensive | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Formed with the negative prefix 'in-' + 'offensivo'.
- Can describe people, animals, substances, or remarks.