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

There is something so tender—almost disarming—about both giving and receiving a homemade gift, especially something from someone’s kitchen.

From Salon

Talks over the second stage have remained stuck due to various disagreements, including Hamas’s opposition to disarming.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

Related Words

• convincing
• ingratiating
• irresistible
• persuasive
• seductive