How to Use inoffensive in a Sentence

inoffensive

adjective
  • The priest was a mild-mannered inoffensive fellow.
  • Not so long ago, inoffensive viral hits were the coin of this realm.
    — Laura Bradley, vanityfair.com, 9 Mar. 2017
  • This fresh fragrance is easy to wear, inoffensive, and smells great on all guys’ skin.
    — Dallas News, 30 Nov. 2022
  • But what starts off as reckless but inoffensive choices soon take a more depraved turn.
    — Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
  • The dozen or so fresh sayings must be both current and inoffensive, charming and clever.
    — Kim Severson, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2023
  • Alas, the modern announcer has been trained to be inoffensive above all.
    — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2023
  • This one is soft and inoffensive with cherry flavors and a tad bit of raspberry.
    — Marc Bona, cleveland, 11 Sep. 2022
  • The decor was neutral and inoffensive.
    — Literary Hub, 23 Feb. 2026
  • Canada has always been an inoffensive country, and how is that working out for it?
    — Rich Lowry, National Review, 9 Mar. 2025
  • Instead, neutrals reign supreme, and the goal is to create a place that is inoffensive and could appeal to many.
    — Rachel Kurzius, Anchorage Daily News, 7 July 2023
  • The vague vanilla flavor is inoffensive and the crunch sublime.
    — Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 25 Apr. 2024
  • This new MoMA is inoffensive, which sounds snide, but is not meant to.
    — Rumaan Alam, The New Republic, 21 Oct. 2019
  • Cé Noir has an enjoyable, inoffensive smell — and that’s my main issue with it.
    — Jihan Forbes, Allure, 21 Dec. 2023
  • All three brewers found the beer inoffensive and balanced enough, but nothing special.
    — Josh Noel, chicagotribune.com, 12 July 2018
  • Locusts are usually inoffensive, solitary creatures that do not stray far from the place that they were born.
    — The Economist, 15 Aug. 2020
  • Much like their neighbours Bournemouth, Brighton are a largely inoffensive side.
    — SI.com, 26 Sep. 2019
  • The problem is that the encounter all feels so snug, inoffensive and sentimental — trite.
    — Tom Gliatto, Peoplemag, 16 Nov. 2023
  • Usually, this hunt leads you to the nearest convenience store for the most inoffensive last-minute gift from the impulse aisle.
    — Talia Abbas, Glamour, 31 Jan. 2020
  • But if the Beaver was just an inoffensive beaver who was overlooked, the young athletes may want to register a polite protest.
    — Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 30 May 2022
  • Oh, and the show indicates that an inoffensive Sunday in Cincinnati is not a good thing.
    — Carol Motsinger, Cincinnati.com, 9 Apr. 2018
  • But the Salute leaned most heavily on older, more inoffensive performers singing the protest songs of their time.
    — Larisha Paul, Billboard, 18 Mar. 2021
  • This model protects against allergens like pollen and pet dander, smoke, dust, and does it all from a place of covert, inoffensive design.
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Sam Smith’s music defines the word inoffensive—so why does the singer inspire so many arguments?
    — Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 26 Jan. 2023
  • Chair-heads are sourcing used Chipotle chairs for their homes—the natural wood and iron look is pretty inoffensive, to be fair.
    — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Feb. 2026
  • This model protects against allergens like pollen and pet dander, smoke, dust, and does it all from a place of covert, inoffensive design.
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2025
  • This model protects against allergens like pollen and pet dander, smoke, dust, and does it all from a place of covert, inoffensive design.
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Beijing has long been wary of the rise of celebrity worship culture and has made clear that celebrities need to be inoffensive in public to stay in their good graces.
    — Aya Elamroussi, CNN, 6 Aug. 2021
  • On the surface, Little House on the Prairie is one of the most inoffensive and wholesome shows of all time.
    — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 17 June 2026
  • The faint coconut smell is inoffensive, unlike some sunscreens that smell chalky or like Pina Coladas.
    — Svati Kirsten Narula, Outside Online, 4 June 2022
  • Soon, though, Shahn began to doubt whether such pleasant, inoffensive paintings sufficed.
    — Nicole Rudick, The New York Review of Books, 2 Oct. 2025

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