NONINTIMIDATING Synonyms: 70 Similar and Opposite Words

nonintimidating

adjective

Definition of nonintimidating

as in mild

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Recent Examples of nonintimidating 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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Adjective

Most residual errors identified in recent evaluations fall into mild-to-moderate severity when the note gets properly reviewed.

— Pat Williams, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
An examination of half of the building’s 278 panels reportedly revealed that 46 had severe structural corrosion and 93 had mild-to-moderate corrosion; one third of them requires immediate replacement.

— Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of mild

Adjective

There have been rare cases of cells turning pre-cancerous, with one severe case triggering a squamous cell carcinoma, though erythema ab igne is typically regarded as a benign condition.

— Mike McRae September 09, New Atlas, 9 Sep. 2026
The rare but benign condition impacted her balance and caused headaches.

— Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of benign

Adjective

Hypoallergenic Clean Correction Firming Eye Cream is a deeply nourishing, gentle yet effective eye cream formulated to visibly firm, brighten and reduce crow's feet, lines and wrinkles.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026
The film begins with the gentle scratch of a pen drawing, and throughout, Kore-eda remains attuned to the sounds of the world around these girls.

— Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of gentle

Adjective

The company says its approach is intended to make adoption easier because manufacturers would not necessarily need to redesign their existing production infrastructure to use the material.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2026
One of the easiest mistakes leaders make is assuming that someone who argues back is overly confident.

— Michel Koopman, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of easy

Adjective

Gas, reflux, growth spurts and other sources of discomfort can mean significantly more soothing and troubleshooting throughout the night.

— Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2026
The room was modern-rustic, with cedar-plank walls, limestone floors, hunks of Utah rock crystals, and a private back terrace with an outdoor swing overlooking a brook that provides a soothing nocturnal soundtrack.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of soothing

Adjective

Instead, people talked generously, in bland motivational patter, about the potential of the scene.

— Ruby Tandoh, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026
Swap a bland look for a bold color, switch up the dominant neutral, or lean into a new metallic finish to complement other hardware in the room.

— Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of bland

Adjective

Moore plays Mona Friedman, a meek housewife who hasn’t sung in front of anyone since church choir and is unexpectedly cast in a community-theater production — then transforms into a zealous method actor willing to wage war over a marginal role.

— Clayton Davis, Variety, 6 Sep. 2026
Though sympathetic to the onslaught of treatments Zai is facing, the meek, protective Minoti warns her of the repercussions of rebellion.

— Miriam Balanescu, IndieWire, 6 Sep. 2026

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