disarming

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dis·arm·ing | \ dis-ˈär-miŋ

, diz-, ˈdis-ˌär- \

Definition of disarming

: allaying criticism or hostility : ingratiating a disarming smile

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We were all charmed by his disarming openness and modesty. a thoroughly disarming little rascal who can talk his way out of any trouble

Recent Examples on the Web Petite with shoulder-length hair, Vilione is both direct and disarming, speaking with confidence while drawing people in. — Star Tribune, "A duty to mend regret and heartbreak," 7 Feb. 2021 This is a disarming approach to the otherwise challenging world of glaciology and the impact of the Big Data Revolution on the conduct of scientific research. — Charlotte Gray, WSJ, "Two Books on Travels in the New North," 11 Dec. 2020 Carlson’s research was conducted before most Americans even thought about the possibility of defunding, disarming, or abolishing police. — Alex Yablon, The New Republic, "Why Police Back Gun Guys," 20 Nov. 2020 The result, so far, has been a story bursting with a surprising and disarming amount of emotion, something not typically found in a show about a warrior hidden behind a mask. — cleveland, "‘The Mandalorian’ takes a step into a larger world in season two on Disney+," 27 Oct. 2020 It is incredibly disarming, even just in my interior dreamscape, not to have that word. — Sarah Menkedick, Longreads, "And Then We Grew Up," 10 Aug. 2020 MUSICAL BEGINNINGS Maezawa’s trademark defiant but disarming style may be rooted in his start as a musician, playing drums in indies rock bands. — Yuri Kageyama, The Seattle Times, "Moonstruck Japan tycoon to blast off on 1st SpaceX trip," 18 Sep. 2018 Franklin's style is different, more disarming but equally effective. — Bill Landis, cleveland.com, "Urban Meyer-James Franklin: Who's winning the battle now, who will prevail in the future?," 27 Oct. 2017 One of the most disarming aspects of Roberts' vocals always has been her tendency to shy away from the peak notes in any given melody line. — Howard Reich, chicagotribune.com, "Judy Roberts swings back home to Chicago for Jazz Showcase residency," 9 June 2017

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