3. Not obstructing; presenting no interruption or hindrance. [R.]
Milton.
So have I seen a river gently glide In a smooth course, and
inoffensive tide.
Addison.
-- In"of*fen"sive*ly, adv. -- In"of*fen"sive*ness, n.
In"of*fi"cial (?), a. Not official; not having official sanction or
authority; not according to the forms or ceremony of official business;
as, inofficial intelligence.
Pinckney and Marshall would not make inofficial visits to discuss
official business.
Pickering.
Syn. -- Private; informal; unwarranted; unauthorizod; irregular;
unceremonious; unprofessional.
In`of*fi"cial*ly, adv. Without the usual forms, or not in the official
character.
In`of*fi"cious (?), a. [L. inofficiosus: cf. F. inofficieux. See In-
not, and Officious.] 1. Indifferent to obligation or duty. [Obs.]
Thou drown'st thyself in inofficious sleep.
B. Jonson.