unalarming
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Definition
Adjective: - Not causing fear, anxiety, or concern: Describes something that does not provoke a feeling of danger or worry. It is the opposite of alarming.
Usage
The adjective "unalarming" is used to describe a situation, piece of information, or object that is reassuring or neutral, rather than frightening or disturbing. It directly modifies a noun.
Examples
- The doctor said the test results were unalarming and nothing to worry about.
- The noise from the street was loud but unalarming.
- She gave an unalarming report on the company's quarterly performance.
Advanced Usage
- "Unalarming in nature": Used to emphasize the inherent, non-threatening quality of something.
- The creature appeared large but was unalarming in nature.
Variants and Related Words
- Alarming (adj): Causing fear or concern. (Antonym)
- Reassuring (adj): Serving to relieve anxiety. (Near synonym in effect, though not in form)
- Non-threatening (adj): Not presenting a threat. (Conceptual synonym)
Synonyms
- Reassuring
- Comforting
- Non-threatening
- Innocuous
Antonyms
- Alarming
- Frightening
- Disturbing
- Ominous
Adjective
- not alarming; assuaging alarm