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
“But I say let’s put everything on hold for a few minutes until we know that we’re being able to implement this policy in a safe, nonthreatening manner.”
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 28, 2024
This can help the bear realize you’re a human and nonthreatening.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 13, 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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