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.