inexplosive

American  

[in-ik-sploh-siv] / ˌɪn ɪkˈsploʊ sɪv /

adjective

1. not explosive; incapable of exploding or being exploded.

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Etymology

Origin of inexplosive

First recorded in 1865–70; in- ³ + explosive

Example Sentences

But it has mattered more since Heinicke became the starter because the inexplosive, run-first offense has had to rely on lengthy drives, which lowers scoring, which narrows the team’s margin for error.

From Washington Post

If Tennessee’s offense remains run-first and relatively inexplosive, the odds it can build a big lead are lower.

From Washington Post

Inexplosive, in-eks-plō′siv, adj. not explosive.

From Project Gutenberg

A more viable option would probably be the inexplosive but dependable Greg Camarillo.

From New York Times

And so  the Dolphins’ rushing attack – headlined by Ronnie Brown and Ricky Williams, two savvy but inexplosive backs – became average.

From New York Times