nonaggressive

adjective

Definition of nonaggressivenext
as in unaggressive

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Recent Examples of nonaggressive Never run or make any loud noises or sudden movements, as this could startle these creatures, which are typically nonaggressive until frightened. — Madeline Nguyen, The Arizona Republic, 22 Mar. 2024 Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute Western lowland gorillas are quiet, peaceful and nonaggressive, according to the zoo. — Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 30 May 2023 The spiders are nonaggressive and bite only in self-defense, such as when someone accidentally sits on them. — Tim MacWelch, Outdoor Life, 3 May 2023 The other venomous snake native to the state, the northern copperhead, is mostly docile and nonaggressive, choosing to remain still and hidden rather than give away its position. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 26 Aug. 2022 See All Example Sentences for nonaggressive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonaggressive
  1. unaggressive
  2. peaceable
  3. unwarlike
  4. nonbelligerent
  5. irenic
  6. peaceful
  7. pacific
  8. neutral
Adjective
  • Meanwhile, dogs that lose fights or are seen as unaggressive are killed, oftentimes in heinous fashion, with many cases involving dogs being electrocuted, hung or beaten to death.
    — Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 8 Mar. 2025
  • Time flowed differently, and my vision felt soft and the world around me pure and unaggressive.
    — Gary Shteyngart, The New Yorker, 27 Jan. 2025
Definition of unaggressive
Adjective
  • An American passport has, for generations, been not just a peaceable visa but a kind of holy grail—a thing valued above all other official documents.
    — Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2026
  • These behaviors make having a productive discussion or peaceable relationship untenable.
    — R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 3 July 2026
Definition of peaceable
Adjective
  • Here a civilian leader is shown in an unwarlike pose, seated, with a thoughtful and resolute expression—an icon of responsibility.
    — Adam Kirsch, WSJ, 1 Oct. 2021
Definition of unwarlike
Adjective
  • For not wanting to be nonbelligerent by naming the terms for belligerence.
    — Solmaz Sharif, The New Yorker, 21 Feb. 2022
  • Over time, such cooperation could gradually acclimate Arab peoples to a nonbelligerent stance toward Israel.
    — Charles Krauthammer, Twin Cities, 30 May 2017
Definition of nonbelligerent
Adjective
  • In Kennedy’s postwar America, Catholics were viewed more favorably, thanks partly to the irenic pontificate of John XXIII.
    — The Salt Lake Tribune, The Salt Lake Tribune, 20 Apr. 2021
  • Despite his talk of unity and his irenic tone, gratitude hasn’t been a Biden strong suit.
    — Rich Lowry, National Review, 16 Mar. 2021
Definition of irenic
Adjective
  • So on Wednesday, after a full day of quiet, more people than usual were out on the streets in Kherson, enjoying the short glimpse of peaceful life, though many said the calm still felt unsettling.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Almost two hours after polling stations closed, Vucic addressed the nation, confirming his defeat and announcing the peaceful transfer of power.
    — Chris Massaro, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of peaceful
Adjective
  • The majority of the industry’s bycatch is jellyfish, pacific cod, and squid.
    — Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2026
  • National Aquarium cams The National Aquarium in Baltimore, Maryland, operates a series of cameras of marine animals, including reef sharks, jellyfish and fish in a Pacific coral reef.
    — Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 1 June 2026
Definition of pacific
Adjective
  • On cue, most neutral political analysts and dedicated pollsters believe the same outcome is imminent for 2026.
    — John Scott Lewinski, The Washington Examiner, 31 Oct. 2026
  • Designed in bluish-grey and neutral hues, my suite was awash in teak and marble.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2026
Definition of neutral

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