nonthreatening
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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When they occasionally interacted, Neves Valente was soft-spoken, nonthreatening and otherwise forgettable, Vicente said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 20, 2025
Amiable and nonthreatening, the sunny Californian had long used his people skills to make allies and build the coalitions needed to realize his goals.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 10, 2023
It also doesn’t hurt that Shetty’s aura is so nonthreatening.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 27, 2023
Four months later, the “clean team” of federal agents questioned him in what they earlier testified were nonthreatening, friendly encounters.
From New York Times • Jun. 17, 2023
Jordan went out of his way to be polite and nonthreatening.
From "Forged by Fire" by Sharon M. Draper
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