Meaning & use

disarming

adjective·Advanced

Removing hostility or suspicion, especially through charm or friendliness.

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His disarming smile put even the most nervous clients at ease.

She responded to the harsh criticism with disarming honesty and calm.

A note on using this word

Often used for a quality that unexpectedly defuses tension, whether through charm, honesty, or humility.

Words with a similar meaning

charmingwinning

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Words with an opposite meaning

off-putting

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