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Innocuous

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1: Not harmful or offensive in any way.

Usage:

• The new pesticide is environmentally innocuous, ensuring the safety of plants and animals.
• Although the movie contained some violence, it was presented in an innocuous manner, suitable for all audiences.
• He made an innocuous comment that unintentionally offended his colleague.

Sense 2: Not significant or meaningful.

Usage:

• Their argument was merely an innocuous disagreement over a trivial matter.
• The reporter asked several innocuous questions at the press conference.
• His innocuous explanation failed to convince the skeptical audience.

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