non-malignant

Examples

• All

• Although the debate was heated, her intentions remained non-malignant throughout the conversation.

• The teacher's feedback was non-malignant, focusing on improvement rather than criticism.

• The tumor was classified as non-malignant.

• Fortunately, the doctor confirmed it was a non-malignant condition.

• His comments were completely non-malignant and meant to encourage discussion, not to upset anyone.

• The teacher's feedback was non-malignant, focusing on improvement rather than criticism.

• Although the debate was heated, her intentions remained non-malignant throughout the conversation.

Synonyms

B

benign

vsnon-malignant

35 6.2

Kind and gentle and not likely to cause harm

is neutral absence of harm or hostility rather than friendly kindness

N

nontoxic

vsnon-malignant

5 3.4

Safe for people, animals, and the environment

covers general lack of hostility or intent to harm beyond chemical safety

N

nonthreatening

vsnon-malignant

4 3.8

Not likely to make someone feel afraid or unsafe

is about lack of hostile intent and not wishing to injure others

U

unoffensive

vsnon-malignant

1 3.7

Something that does not upset people and is harmless

focuses on not being hostile or intending injury rather than avoiding offense

N

nonoffensive

vsnon-malignant

3.5

Does not attack or harm and serves only to defend

is more about not causing harm or ill will in general

N

noninjurious

vsnon-malignant

3.9

Not likely to hurt people, animals, or things

also stresses lack of hostile intent and ill will beyond mere safety

N

nondamaging

vsnon-malignant

3.5

Something that does not harm people or things

emphasizes absence of hostile intent toward others rather than only physical safety

U

undangerous

vsnon-malignant

4.1

Safe and not likely to cause harm

adds that there is also no hostile or injuring intention behind it

Antonyms

H

hostile

194 4.6

Showing strong dislike or opposition

M

malicious

89 5.8

Wanting to hurt someone or damage their good name

How Harmful

malicious

89 5.8

harmful

161 2.6

non-malignant

4.1

harmless

231 1.0

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology