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innocuous

adjective

lacking intent or capacity to injure

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Word length
9
Starts with
I
Ends with
S
Contains
NN
Scrabble score
11
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

ɪˈnɒkjuəs

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adjective

  1. lacking intent or capacity to injure

    “an innocent prank”

adjective

  1. not injurious to physical or mental health

adjective

  1. not causing disapproval

    “it was an innocuous remark”

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Example Sentences

an innocent prank
it was an innocuous remark
confined himself to innocuous generalities
unobjectionable behavior

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