UNBELLIGERENT Synonyms: 97 Similar and Opposite Words

unbelligerent

adjective

Definition of unbelligerent

as in nonbelligerent

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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

These solitary, nonaggressive bees use small pieces of leaves to build their nests, causing only cosmetic harm to the plant.

— Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 July 2026
In the second group, the children were exposed to a nonaggressive model who played in a quiet manner with other toys but ignored the doll.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 May 2026

Definition of nonaggressive

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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
These conditions tend to suppress Atlantic hurricane development, whereas the eastern and central Pacific hurricane seasons are typically more active during strong El Niño events.

— Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 1 June 2026

Definition of pacific

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These behaviors make having a productive discussion or peaceable relationship untenable.

— R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 3 July 2026
With no discernable reason beyond intimidation, Hasner approved this staggering waste of taxpayer funds, stifling the First Amendment right of peaceable assembly.

— Karen J. Leader, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026

Definition of peaceable

Adjective

After decades of relatively peaceful seas, cargo vessels have become high-priority targets, getting damaged, sunk or seized with abandon.

— Craig Hooper, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Even a short, narrow stream can create a peaceful effect as the water trickles and gurgles along.

— Savanna Bous, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of peaceful

Adjective

On their face, diversity, equity and inclusion may seem uncontentious.

— David A. Lieb, Anchorage Daily News, 18 Apr. 2023
That they were won at all keeps the Horned Frogs and Wolverines in the thick of the playoff picture and continues what had been a very uncontentious and controversy-free postseason race.

— Paul Myerberg, USA TODAY, 20 Nov. 2022

Definition of uncontentious

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