Use 'anodyne' to describe words or actions designed to avoid arguments or hurt feelings. His anodyne comments during the dinner prevented a heated debate.
Pro Tip 2/3
Lacking Excitement
'Anodyne' often suggests that something is dull because it doesn't cause strong emotions. The play was too anodyne to be memorable.
Pro Tip 3/3
Politically Safe
Politicians often make anodyne statements to avoid alienating any potential voters. Her anodyne remarks did not address the difficult issues at hand.