Dictionary entryCEFR C2adjective

innocuous

IPA pronunciation: /ɪˈnɒk.ju.əs/

Listen to the pronunciation

Russian meaning

Безобидный, безвредный

English definition

Not harmful or offensive; harmless.

Example

The query seemed innocuous at first, yet it unraveled the candidate's thesis.

Collocations

innocuous remark
seemingly innocuous
completely innocuous

This is learning content written for DET preparation, not an official dictionary entry. Check a current dictionary or the institution's policy when precision matters.

Explore the dictionary

Definitions, IPA, Russian meanings, examples and collocations.

All words Practice