relatively innocuous

Frequency: 6.77.5 per million words

Indicates something is harmless in comparison to other things.

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Examples (10)

  • The chemical was only relatively innocuous compared to the other toxic substances.
  • What appeared to be a minor glitch was relatively innocuous at first.
  • Her comments, though sharp, were relatively innocuous in the grand scheme of things.
  • For an experienced hacker, that security breach seemed relatively innocuous.
  • He considered the new policy relatively innocuous, not expecting any major impact.
  • The side effects of the medication were relatively innocuous for most patients.
  • Despite the initial alarm, the situation turned out to be relatively innocuous.
  • The snake's bite is relatively innocuous to humans, causing only mild swelling.
  • They presented the changes as relatively innocuous, but critics disagreed.
  • His prank was relatively innocuous, intended only to amuse his friends.