Meaning:
Not offensive, dangerous or harmful
Lacking intent or capacity to injure
Usage:
The innocuous looking lump on his forehead turned out to be malignant - it is a good thing they got it checked by the doctor instead of getting fooled by the looks of it.
The student was merely curious when he asked the teacher an innocuous question. He did not mean to hurt the teacher's feelings.
Not offensive, dangerous or harmful
Lacking intent or capacity to injure
Usage:
The innocuous looking lump on his forehead turned out to be malignant - it is a good thing they got it checked by the doctor instead of getting fooled by the looks of it.
The student was merely curious when he asked the teacher an innocuous question. He did not mean to hurt the teacher's feelings.
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