nonintimidating

adjective

non·​in·​tim·​i·​dat·​ing ˌnän-in-ˈti-mə-ˌdā-tiŋ How to pronounce nonintimidating (audio)
: not causing timidness or fear : not intimidating
a nonintimidating educational environment

Examples of nonintimidating in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Having an encouraging and nonintimidating place to learn about biking is an important piece in getting even more women to ride, especially when bike shops aren't always female-friendly, said Amelia Kegel, co-owner of Wheel & Sprocket bike shop. Haley Hansen, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 11 Aug. 2017

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Word History

First Known Use

1879, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of nonintimidating was in 1879

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“Nonintimidating.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonintimidating. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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