unaggressive
Lacking hostile intent
Unaggressive describes someone or something lacking aggression—passive, mild, or non-confrontational.
An unaggressive dog poses no threat.
An unaggressive sales approach doesn't push hard.
The word sometimes carries a hint of criticism, suggesting insufficient assertiveness: His unaggressive style cost him the promotion.
Moderate in intensity
- gentleSoft and kind
- meekHumbly unassertive
- docileEasily controlled or taught
- tameMade gentle, manageable
placid · easygoing · soft · tender · kindly · benign · mellow · lamblike
Free from disturbance
- pacifistAnti-violence believer
- nonviolentNot using physical force
- peaceableAverse to strife
- dovishFavoring conciliation over aggression
antiwar · conciliatory · diplomatic · harmonious · amicable · nonthreatening · nonbelligerent · nonhostile
Not actively participating
- inactiveNot currently functioning
- inertInactive, physically or chemically
- unassertiveNot forceful or bold
- withdrawnEmotionally distant, disengaged
reserved · quiet · subdued · low-key · unobtrusive · retiring · reticent · noncombative
Readily yielding to control
- compliantYielding to others' wishes
- yieldingBending under pressure
- acquiescentAccepting without resistance
- deferentialShowing humble submission
obedient · accommodating · tractable · amenable · biddable · pliable · dutiful · conformable
Held under control
- controlledKept within limits
- measuredCarefully considered, unhurried
- moderateLessen intensity or preside
- temperateMild, avoiding extremes
disciplined · self-controlled · composed · calm · collected · even-tempered · cool-headed · unexcitable
mild
Moderate in intensity
tame · placid · easygoing · soft · tender · kindly · benign · mellow · lamblike · unassuming
peaceful
Free from disturbance
- pacifistAnti-violence believer
- nonviolentNot using physical force
- peaceableAverse to strife
dovish · antiwar · conciliatory · diplomatic · harmonious · amicable · nonthreatening · nonbelligerent · nonhostile · irenic
passive
Not actively participating
- inactiveNot currently functioning
- inertInactive, physically or chemically
- unassertiveNot forceful or bold
withdrawn · reserved · quiet · subdued · low-key · unobtrusive · retiring · reticent · noncombative · nonresistant
submissive
Readily yielding to control
- compliantYielding to others' wishes
- yieldingBending under pressure
- acquiescentAccepting without resistance
deferential · obedient · accommodating · tractable · amenable · biddable · pliable · dutiful · conformable · manageable
restrained
Held under control
- controlledKept within limits
- measuredCarefully considered, unhurried
- moderateLessen intensity or preside
temperate · disciplined · self-controlled · composed · calm · collected · even-tempered · cool-headed · unexcitable · imperturbable
unaggressiveaggressive
Hostile and confrontational
hostile · combative · belligerent · pugnacious · bellicose
unaggressiveassertive
Confidently self-assured
forceful · hard-hitting · high-pressure · pushy · aggressive
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