Definitions
Wiktionary
- adj. Not aggressive
WordNet 3.0
- adj. not aggressive; not given to fighting or assertiveness
Etymologies
- non- + aggressive (Wiktionary)
Examples
“The Basic Space Law changed that interpretation to nonaggressive, meaning the MSDF now can manufacture, possess, and operate its own satellites to support military operations such as ballistic missile defense.”
“Obama administration officials are touting what they say is the continuing cooperation of Times Square bombing suspect Faisal Shahzad as evidence that nonaggressive interrogation techniques and procedures that were used in his case can be at least as effective as more controversial — and violent — Bush administration counterterrorism tactics.”
“On the other hand, an 80-year-old with a relatively nonaggressive prostate cancer might do best with no immediate therapy at all as he is most likely to die with cancer, not of it.”
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“This increasing conservatism under Stalin and his successors strengthened and reinforced the nonaggressive, "peaceful coexistence" policy.”
“One wonders how Ecevit, with his exaggeration and selective memory, can have an objective and nonaggressive attitude toward a fair solution in Cyprus.”
“American tourist Lawrence W. Goichman, referring to his visit to the Cu Chi tunnels, the 75-mile-long underground maze built by the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War "Just because dolphins have a smile doesn't mean they're nonaggressive.”
“It has become the MPV of choice of the UN and other peacekeeping and security forces and is finding favour with nongovernmental organizations requiring vehicle with nonaggressive appearance to protect their personal against the threat of landmines.”
“If you and your partner can develop the communication tools to express your feelings in a nonaggressive, neutral way, the process will be easier and less stressful and will result in far fewer smashed hopes, dreams, and photo frames.”
“While now he is very able to take care of himself, in his early years he was shy, quiet, and nonaggressive.”
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“And just so you know, black tipped reef sharks are considered nonaggressive, not likely to attack humans without being provoked.”
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