Meaning & use
disarming
Removing hostility or suspicion, especially through charm or friendliness.
See it in a sentence
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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