Spanish word

inofensivo

Pronunciation

IPA/inofenˈsiβo/

Meaning

  • adjectiveharmless

Example

No te preocupes, el perro es inofensivo.

Don't worry, the dog is harmless.

Illustration for inofensivo (harmless)

More examples

Aunque parezca inofensivo, algunas plantas pueden ser tóxicas.

Although it may seem harmless, some plants can be toxic.

Core concept

A gentle rabbit with relaxed ears.

Common phrases

  • totalmente inofensivo

    completely harmless

Similar words

inocuo: Non-toxic and without harmful effects; chemically or biologically harmless.
benigno: Causing little or no harm and unlikely to become serious.

Definition in Spanish

Que no causa daño, molestia ni peligro; que no es dañino para personas ni objetos.

Word origin

From Latin in- 'not' plus offensivus 'attacking', the compound conveys 'not attacking' and thus denotes something that causes no harm.

Usage tips

  • The word commonly describes animals, objects, or substances and can sound dismissive or imply weakness when used about a person.

Opposites

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