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disarming

American  
[dis-ahr-ming] / dɪsˈɑr mɪŋ /

adjective

  1. removing or capable of removing hostility, suspicion, etc., as by being charming.

    a disarming smile.
    Synonyms:
    winsome, engaging, winning
disarming British  
/ dɪsˈɑːmɪŋ /

adjective

  1. tending to neutralize or counteract hostility, suspicion, etc

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Other Word Forms

  • disarmingly adverb

Etymology

Origin of disarming

First recorded in 1540–50; disarm + -ing 2

Example Sentences

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Having spent years listening to Cubans repeat anodyne revolutionary slogans when asked for their opinions on camera, it's disarming to hear such frank views expressed with no outward fear of the repercussions.

From BBC

However, there are few signs of the Palestinian group disarming.

From BBC

The scene is quiet, domestic, almost disarmingly ordinary.

From Salon

The film sensitively and disarmingly refuses to other the subculture at its core — a clever way of making the particular feel universal.

From Los Angeles Times

Her voice was soft, which was more disarming than her bark.

From Literature

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