non-aggressive
Calm and unthreatening
Non-aggressive describes behavior, manner, or approach that avoids hostility or confrontation.
A non-aggressive dog won't bite or growl at strangers.
Non-aggressive communication aims to express needs without provoking conflict: She took a non-aggressive tone in the meeting.
The term often appears in contexts where aggression might be expected or feared.
Pleasingly in accord
- diplomaticTactful and sensitive
- conciliatoryMeant to placate
- amicablePeacefully cooperative in manner
- pacifistAnti-violence believer
nonviolent · tolerant · cooperative · compromising · reconciling · peacemaking · coexisting · neutral
Untroubled and composed
- tranquilCalm and untroubled
- composedCalm and self-possessed
- unflappableImpossible to disturb
- coolheadedCalm when stressed
collected · imperturbable · even-tempered · mellow · laid-back · easygoing · relaxed · placid
Soft or sore
- softYielding to touch
- kindType or caring
- compassionateShowing concern for sufferers
- caringShowing kind concern
nurturing · mild · soothing · tactful · diplomatic · considerate · benevolent · humane
Readily yielding to control
- compliantYielding to others' wishes
- yieldingBending under pressure
- acquiescentAccepting without resistance
- unassertiveNot forceful or bold
deferential · meek · unresisting · subdued · restrained · biddable · manageable · nonconfrontational
harmonious
Pleasingly in accord
- diplomaticTactful and sensitive
- conciliatoryMeant to placate
- amicablePeacefully cooperative in manner
pacifist · nonviolent · tolerant · cooperative · compromising · reconciling · peacemaking · coexisting · neutral · mediating
serene
Untroubled and composed
- tranquilCalm and untroubled
- composedCalm and self-possessed
- unflappableImpossible to disturb
coolheaded · collected · imperturbable · even-tempered · mellow · laid-back · easygoing · relaxed · placid · unruffled
tender
Soft or sore
- softYielding to touch
- kindType or caring
- compassionateShowing concern for sufferers
caring · nurturing · mild · soothing · tactful · diplomatic · considerate · benevolent · humane · sympathetic
submissive
Readily yielding to control
- compliantYielding to others' wishes
- yieldingBending under pressure
- acquiescentAccepting without resistance
unassertive · deferential · meek · unresisting · subdued · restrained · biddable · manageable · nonconfrontational · reserved
non-aggressiveaggressive
Hostile and confrontational
belligerent · hostile · combative · pugnacious · bellicose
non-aggressivethreatening
Expressing intent to harm
menacing · intimidating · dangerous · predatory · ominous
non-aggressiveaggressive
Hostile and confrontational
cutthroat · ruthless · hard-charging · pushy · assertive