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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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