Innocuous
Not harmful or offensive; harmless and unlikely to cause a reaction or injury.
adjectiveInnocuous
Not harmful or offensive; harmless and unlikely to cause a reaction or injury.
adjectiveImagine This
Picture a small, friendly insect that lands on your hand and simply rests there with no bite or sting, proving it is innocuous.
Sounds Like
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Looks Like
Looks like the word 'innocent' in spelling, hinting at a harmless meaning.
Remember This
Etymology connects to innocence: innocuous comes from Latin innocuus meaning not harmful, related to but distinct from 'innocent.'
Other Forms
Connect With
harmless, benign, safe, inoffensive, nonharmful
Note
Common pitfall: do not confuse with 'innocent' (free from guilt) or with 'noxious' (harmful). Innocuous often describes things that are safe or inoffensive, not dangerous or provocative.
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