seemingly innocuous

Examples (10)

• The seemingly innocuous comment escalated into a major diplomatic incident.
• What appeared to be a seemingly innocuous piece of software contained hidden spyware.
• Her seemingly innocuous question was actually a subtle probe into his past.
• The doctor initially regarded the rash as seemingly innocuous, but further tests revealed a serious condition.
• He made a seemingly innocuous gesture, which was misinterpreted as a threat.
• Despite its seemingly innocuous exterior, the old building was full of structural weaknesses.
• The politician’s seemingly innocuous statement sparked widespread public outrage.
• They considered the new regulation seemingly innocuous, not realizing its long-term economic impact.
• A seemingly innocuous change in code can sometimes introduce critical bugs.
• The detective analyzed every seemingly innocuous detail, searching for inconsistencies.