The difference between Harmless and Innocuous

When used as adjectives, harmless means incapable of causing harm or danger, whereas innocuous means harmless.


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  1. Harmless as an adjective:

    Incapable of causing harm or danger; safe.

  2. Harmless as an adjective:

    Not intended to harm; inoffensive.

  3. Harmless as an adjective (obsolete):

    Unharmed.

  1. Innocuous as an adjective:

    Harmless; producing no ill effect.

  2. Innocuous as an adjective:

    Inoffensive; unprovocative; not exceptional.