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

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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

So it seems like it’s disarming; it knocks the armor off of people’s desire to protect themselves.

From Los Angeles Times

Mamdani is to her left on policy, but he also has an affable, disarming demeanor.

From Salon

A planned transition to a more permanent second phase of the peace agreement has stalled amid disagreements, including Hamas’s resistance to disarming.

From The Wall Street Journal

But this holiday season, I’d like to propose a gentle pivot back toward something both nostalgic and disarmingly charming: the cheese ball.

From Salon

Israel and Lebanon agreed in November last year to halt Israel’s war with Hezbollah, with Israel withdrawing in return for Hezbollah disarming.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• convincing
• ingratiating
• irresistible
• persuasive
• seductive