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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonintimidating

Adjective

Side effects of the vaccine-drug combo were mostly mild or moderate, though some patients had to discontinue or delay the treatment due to adverse reactions.

— Aria Bendix, NBC news, 19 Aug. 2026
Scuffling is a mild way of describing Tucker’s struggles this season.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of mild

Adjective

Despite his top billing and his undeniable curmudgeon charisma, even Dern ends up underserved by a role that is eventually reduced to so much benign backdrop for a much blander hero’s journey.

— Jessica Kiang, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026
They are widely distributed, and AI science agents are now available for hire and are ready to accompany their clients on creative journeys, whether benign or malign.

— Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of benign

Adjective

This strange girl who wanders around alone in the middle of nowhere and then enters a house that belongs to gentle bears.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Aug. 2026
Most down-alternative inserts can go in the machine on a cold, gentle cycle, while down inserts vary by brand—some are machine washable, others recommend dry cleaning or spot cleaning only.

— Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of gentle

Adjective

Cities and smaller communities across the country are competing for remote workers with thousands of dollars in cash, housing assistance, coworking memberships, and other perks designed to make relocating a little easier.

— Meggen Harris, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
The easiest starting point used to be a revenue multiplier, with a final figure finessed by other factors such as assets, stadium and brand.

— Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of easy

Adjective

Aloe and Centella asiatica lend soothing benefits, antioxidant-rich green tea defends against environmental stressors, and ceramides support the skin barrier.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 20 Aug. 2026
Named after the city in Yemen, Singh said the coffee shop will provide a soothing atmosphere, open for everyone, including college students looking for a place to study and friends to gather.

— Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of soothing

Adjective

Despite his top billing and his undeniable curmudgeon charisma, even Dern ends up underserved by a role that is eventually reduced to so much benign backdrop for a much blander hero’s journey.

— Jessica Kiang, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026
In terms of texture and flavor, these bite-size pancakes range from fluffy to pasty, sweet to bland, terrific to just barely edible.

— Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of bland

Adjective

Howard recruited Winkler to star in his 1982 comedy Night Shift, as a meek morgue worker whose life is radicalized by a new hire played by Michael Keaton.

— Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Aug. 2026
Closer to home, Liverpool have shown the pitfalls of an expensive facelift, splurging record sums on Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak last summer only to free-fall from champions to a meek fifth-place finish.

— Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of meek

Adjective

To combat those annoying bumps and dots, both of our expert derms suggest this powerful yet mellow lotion that utilizes lactic acid—an exfoliant that simultaneously hydrates.

— Mary Honkus, Glamour, 18 Aug. 2026
But the mellow vibes are ruined when a goofy case of mistaken identity results in Frankie coming home with a briefcase containing several vials of a glowing orange goo.

— Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of mellow

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