UNTHREATENING Synonyms: 104 Similar and Opposite Words

unthreatening

adjective

Definition of unthreatening

as in nonthreatening

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as in benign

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Recent Examples of unthreatening This year’s furry green villain is more funny than scary, his behavior unthreatening, his confrontational manner with the Whos never feeling particularly dangerous. — Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 8 Nov. 2025 Maye was too likeable, the team still a bit too unthreatening, Inciong said. — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 7 Nov. 2025 Equities are taking it in stride mostly because the absolute yield level is unthreatening, not enough of a pop to signal that the Fed made a policy error by trimming overnight rates. — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 18 Sep. 2025 But the United States is a politically diverse nation, and its wide political differences are normal and unthreatening, because the country has the democratic institutions to allow their expression and competition. — Stephen Kotkin, Foreign Affairs, 21 May 2019 See All Example Sentences for unthreatening

Recent Examples of Synonyms for unthreatening

Adjective

Instead of the industrial look favored by many rival robots, NEO is notable for its aggressively nonthreatening appearance.

— James Vincent, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Here, grizzlies don’t equate people with food—as opposed to populated areas where alluring smells forge a connection—and have learned to tolerate humans, thanks to decades of naturalists adopting nonthreatening practices.

— Susan Portnoy, AFAR Media, 3 Oct. 2025

Definition of nonthreatening

Adjective

Heartbreak and rejection leave people emotionally vulnerable, and the manosphere pitch often comes paired with benign advice about standing up for yourself, being mentally tough, or becoming physically active.

— Adam Serwer, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026
Some incidents are benign, while others can be signs of something more serious.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 27 July 2026

Definition of benign

Adjective

Participants agree to release and hold harmless Company, the Podcast and Podcast hosts from any claims arising out of participation in the Competition or the acceptance or use of any prize.

— The Athletic, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
Even the most intrusive apps ask for seemingly harmless permissions.

— Alan Henry, PC Magazine, 31 July 2026

Definition of harmless

Adjective

India’s busiest wedding and festive season typically runs from October to April, timed with auspicious dates and favorable weather.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
The new district snakes up through Kansas City’s urban core, in an attempt to create a district more favorable for Republicans in the 5th District.

— Jack Harvel July 28, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026

Definition of favorable

Adjective

The current charge against Comey, in short, relies on a tendentious interpretation of an innocuous term combined with a disregard for the First Amendment in order to gin up charges against a man Trump has been targeting openly for nearly a decade.

— Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026
The feeling is cheeky and curious, a soundtrack to innocuous mischief.

— Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 30 July 2026

Definition of innocuous

Adjective

That means keeping Buxton happy, which means keeping Ryan and adding on, not trading him and two of their most promising pitching prospects.

— Zack Meisel, New York Times, 30 July 2026
The Carolina Panthers had originally thought that their promising rookie wide receiver would be back for the bulk of the 2026 season after suffering a knee injury on Wednesday.

— Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026

Definition of promising

Adjective

Officers say the changes are aimed at addressing a recent rise in overnight disturbances while reassuring visitors and businesses that Old Sacramento remains a safe destination.

— Ashley Sharp, CBS News, 31 July 2026
City leaders say the buildings are safe and that data submitted to Florida regulators were miscategorized.

— David Smiley, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026

Definition of safe

Adjective

Gharbi says the future depends heavily on Colorado's weather pattern, but the current trend isn't encouraging.

— Callie Zanandrie, CBS News, 31 July 2026
One of the most prolific and mesmerizing duos in sports history, really, offered an encouraging early reprisal.

— Vahe Gregorian July 30, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026

Definition of encouraging

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