UNWARLIKE Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

unwarlike

adjective

Definition of unwarlike

as in nonaggressive

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Recent Examples of unwarlike 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

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Adjective

Beavers are considered nonaggressive animals and typically avoid human contact.

— Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026
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

Definition of nonaggressive

Adjective

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

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

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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

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

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