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disarmingremoving or capable of removing hostility, suspicion, or anger; winning people over by charm

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: removing or capable of removing hostility, suspicion, or anger; winning people over by charm

Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈsɑːrmɪŋ/

Korean meaning: 적대감이나 의심, 분노를 없애는; 매력으로 사람의 마음을 사로잡는

Korean pronunciation: 디**사**밍

Example Sentences

  • The politician's disarming confession about his past mistakes won over many voters.
  • My cat has a disarming way of looking innocent right after knocking over my coffee mug.
  • Her disarming frankness made it impossible to stay angry with her.

disarming

ADJECTIVE

//dɪˈsɑːrmɪŋ//

removing or capable of removing hostility, suspicion, or anger; winning people over by charm

disarming concept
💡 Concept

a friendly mediator sits between two angry business people with a gentle smile and open hands. She listens carefully and nods with understanding while speaking softly to both sides. The two previously furious executives begin to relax their clenched fists and stern expressions. Their angry faces gradually soften as they lean back in their chairs and start to smile slightly. Other meeting attendees around the table watch as the tension melts away from the room. someone removing hostility and winning people over through natural charm

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/dɪˈsɑːrmɪŋ/
🇬🇧 UK/dɪˈsɑːmɪŋ/

🌳Etymology

Prefixdis--
Rootarm
Suffix--ing

Origin

From French 'désarmer', literally meaning 'to remove weapons'. The word evolved from its original military sense to describe anything that removes hostility or defensiveness.

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🎵Rhyme

charmingalarmingwarmingfarming
charming
alarming
warming
farming

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📝Examples

The politician's disarming confession about his past mistakes won over many voters.

😄 Fun example

My cat has a disarming way of looking innocent right after knocking over my coffee mug.

Her disarming frankness made it impossible to stay angry with her.

😄 Fun example

The baby's disarming giggle could turn even the grumpiest person into a smiling fool.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

charmingwinningengagingcaptivatingendearing

Antonyms

threateningalarminghostile

Related

disarmcharmpeacefuldiplomaticpersuasive