Definition of Benign

having no significant effect; harmless

Examples of Benign in a sentence

When the doctor said my tumor was benign, I was so happy.  🔊

The medicine is benign in its effects and will cause you no harm.  🔊

Since I meant no harm with my words, I beg you to forgive my benign statement.  🔊

The eco-friendly company will only drill for oil in areas where its practices are benign.  🔊

Even though the company claims the energy drink is benign, you may experience some unwanted side effects after drinking the beverage.  🔊

Your skin condition is benign and requires no medical attention at all.  🔊

You have nothing to fear from the elderly woman's benign cough.  🔊

Check with your doctor immediately to see if the mole on your face is benign or dangerous!  🔊

Because the new tax laws were voted in at the last moment, we can assume their effects will not be nearly as benign as Congress suggests.  🔊

Hopefully, the alarm on my car is going off for a benign reason.  🔊

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