Antonyms for in nocuous

Grammar : Adj

Spell : ih-nok-yoo-uh s

Phonetic Transcription : ɪˈnɒk yu əs

Definition of in nocuous

Origin : 1590s, from Latin innocuus "harmless," from in- "not" (see in- (1)) + nocuus "hurtful," from root of nocere "to injure, harm," from *nok-s-, suffixed form of PIE root *nek- "death" (see necro-). Related: Innocuously; innocuousness.

As in inane : adj stupid
As in ineffective/ineffectual : adj weak, useless
As in innocent : adj harmless, naive
As in innocuous : adj harmless
As in inoffensive : adj not obnoxious; harmless
As in insipid : adj dull, uninteresting
As in naive : adj childlike, trusting
As in safe : adj not dangerous
As in vapid : adj flat, dull
As in ineffective : adj useless
As in jejune : adj immature
As in healthsome : adj healthful
As in inefficacious : adj ineffectual
As in unoffensive : adj harmless
As in washy : adj insipid
As in waterish : adj insipid
As in flat : adj dull, lackluster to the senses
As in harmless : adj not injurious or dangerous
As in healthful/healthy : adj good for one's wellness

Synonyms for in nocuous

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