inoffensiveness
- noun
- /ɪnəˈfɛnsɪvnəs/
:
inoffensividad
- The inoffensiveness of the film allowed it to appeal to a broad audience, including children.
Examples
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It seemed to indicate that he had been successful in life, yet it also seemed to indicate that his success had not been exclusive and invidious, but had much of the inoffensiveness of failure.
Fiction book (1996) -
The elevation of Mitt Romney was the triumph of inoffensiveness.
Blog text (30) -
Her inoffensiveness makes her a pleasant person to be around in large groups.
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In a world full of conflict, his inoffensiveness was refreshing and made him well-liked.
Synonyms
155
3.0
Polite, respectful behavior that follows common social rules
26
1.3
Showing good manners and respect to other people
16
1.0
A kind and pleasant way of treating other people
11
1.3
A kind and polite way of treating other people
8
2.9
Being kind and careful about other people's needs and feelings
6
4.1
Being kind, polite, and generous to other people
1
3.3
The state of not causing harm or danger
1
3.9
Polite and kind behavior toward other people's feelings and wishes
1
3.2
Being friendly, generous, and caring to other people
1
2.2
Being caring and helpful to people who need support
Careful and kind behavior when dealing with people to avoid hurting them
Care for other people's needs and feelings
A polite way of behaving that shows respect for other people
A friendly, pleasant way of behaving that avoids conflict
Antonyms
How Offensive
Surface Forms
Morphology
inoffensiveness = inoffensive (transparent) = in + offense + ive + ness
Adding '-ness' to the adjective 'inoffensive' straightforwardly forms a noun meaning the quality of being inoffensive.
Etymology
Inoffensiveness comes from the prefix in- meaning 'not' and the verb offend meaning 'to hurt or upset'. So inoffensiveness is the quality of 'not causing harm or annoyance', which explains why someone with inoffensiveness is safe and welcome around others.