innocuous
/ɪˈnɑkjuəs/
adjective
- Not harmful or dangerous; unlikely to offend or upset anyone.
- His comment seemed innocuous, but it sparked a heated debate.
- The spider looked scary, but it was actually innocuous.
- The chemical is innocuous in small amounts, but it can be toxic in large doses.
- Having no interesting or significant qualities; bland.
- The design was innocuous, with no bold colors or patterns.
- The movie was innocuous — not bad, but not memorable either.
- She made an innocuous remark about the weather to break the silence.