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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

innocuous

/ɪˈnuːʃuːs/ adjective · British & US
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What does innocuous mean?

adjective

Not able to cause harm or offense; harmless. Lacking any quality that might provoke a strong reaction.

Example

"The innocuous comment was met with a mixture of confusion and amusement."

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