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Definition innocuous in American English

innocuous adjective

adjective
/ɪˈnɑkjuəs/
1

not likely to offend or upset anyone

Example

an innocuous remark/suggestion

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1.1

not likely to harm or hurt anyone or anything

Example

an innocuous substance found in some types of fungi

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Definition innocuous in American English