unforbidding

The entire place had a relaxed, unforbidding feel.

1st to Die Patterson, James, 1947- 2001

Poor thieves usually at least shave their faces, and try to look unforbidding.

Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 15, No. 87, March, 1875 Various

He would continue his work on Athor until he had gathered assurance from that unforbidding face.

The Yoke A Romance of the Days when the Lord Redeemed the Children of Israel from the Bondage of Egypt Elizabeth Miller

When he came across the intervening space, his face was stern, and unforbidding, but as he neared John it relaxed, and he began to smile.

The Wonder Island Boys: Treasures of the Island Roger Thompson Finlay

A cache of liquor having been made, fifteen or twenty miles distant, by a trader connected with our consort, a month or two previous, unforbidding as was the weather, the crew could not rest content until the hidden treasure was among them.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN LIFE 1841

What tends much to increase the effect of this improvement, is the fact, that directly opposite lies another tract, still in its barren condition, lately purchased by Dr. Spence, a very enterprising gentleman, imbued with the spirit of improvement, which will soon be brought into the same condition, notwithstanding its unforbidding appearance.

Guano A Treatise of Practical Information for Farmers Solon Robinson 1841

With a readiness to impart needful instruction and kindly consolation, congenial to a benevolent and noble mind, Mr A. manifested an interest in her welfare, and in a very friendly and unforbidding manner inquired of her, "What is the matter Chloe, are you sick?"

Memoir of Mrs. Chloe Spear : a native of Africa, who was enslaved in childhood, and died in Boston, January 3, 1815, aged 65 years : by a Lady of Boston, Rebecca Warren Brown 1832

It is said that absence is like death, and that through its softening shadow, faults, and even vices, assume a gentle and unforbidding aspect.

Helen and Arthur or, Miss Thusa's Spinning Wheel Caroline Lee Hentz 1828