innocuous
adjectiveUK /ɪˈnɒkjuəs/
US /ɪˈnɑːkjuəs/
Something innocuous is harmless and will not hurt anyone.
The spider looked scary, but it was innocuous and didn't bite.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Not likely to offend or upset anyone.
He made an innocuous remark about the weather.
3. Boring or plain, with nothing exciting or interesting.
The movie was innocuous and easy to forget.
4. Not causing damage or serious effects.
The medicine has only innocuous side effects.