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UNTHREATENING
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Dictionary entry overview: What does unthreatening mean?
• UNTHREATENING (adjective)
The adjective UNTHREATENING has 1 sense:
1. not unfriendly or threatening
Familiarity information: UNTHREATENING used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Not unfriendly or threatening
Synonyms:
unthreatening; well-meaning
Context example:
the exasperation of a...well-meaning cow worried by dogs
Similar:
amicable (characterized by friendship and good will)
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