nonthreatening
Poses no danger
Nonthreatening describes something that poses no danger or doesn't provoke fear or anxiety.
A nonthreatening manner puts people at ease.
A nonthreatening environment feels safe.
The word often appears in contexts where threat might be expected but is absent: The doctor's nonthreatening approach helped the nervous child relax.
Also spelled non-threatening.
Causing no harm
- inoffensiveCausing no displeasure
- benignNot harmful or threatening
- tameMade gentle, manageable
- safeFree from peril
neutral · unobtrusive · mild · unaggressive · nonhostile · toothless · defanged · disarming
Showing kindness, warmth
- welcomingReceiving others warmly
- warmModerately heated, or friendly
- invitingAttractively appealing
- accessibleAble to be reached
open · receptive · easygoing · affable · amiable · genial · cordial · hospitable
Reducing distress or discomfort
peaceful · serene · tranquil · mellow · delicate · subdued · placid · unassuming
Humbly unassertive
- docileEasily controlled or taught
- compliantYielding to others' wishes
- deferentialShowing humble submission
- obedientFollowing commands willingly
passive · yielding · unassertive · timid · retiring · acquiescent · sheepish · mild-mannered
innocuous
Causing no harm
- inoffensiveCausing no displeasure
- benignNot harmful or threatening
- tameMade gentle, manageable
safe · neutral · unobtrusive · mild · unaggressive · nonhostile · toothless · defanged · disarming · risk-free
friendly
Showing kindness, warmth
accessible · open · receptive · easygoing · affable · amiable · genial · cordial · hospitable · congenial
soothing
Reducing distress or discomfort
calm · peaceful · serene · tranquil · mellow · delicate · subdued · placid · unassuming · meek
meek
Humbly unassertive
- docileEasily controlled or taught
- compliantYielding to others' wishes
- deferentialShowing humble submission
obedient · passive · yielding · unassertive · timid · retiring · acquiescent · sheepish · mild-mannered · mousy
nonthreateningthreatening
Expressing intent to harm
menacing · dangerous · ominous · frightening · scary
nonthreateninghostile
Aggressively unfriendly
aggressive · intimidating · forbidding · belligerent · antagonistic
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