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unwarlike

unwarlike

6.2
Not aggressive and wants peace
  • adjective
  • /ʌnˈwɜrˌlaɪk/
translation icon : pacífico
  • His unwarlike demeanor made him well-suited for roles in diplomacy rather than combat.

Examples

  • The unwarlike nature of the community was evident.

  • The country's unwarlike policies have earned it a reputation for diplomacy.

  • His unwarlike nature made him a calming presence during tense negotiations.

  • Despite the provocation, she remained unwarlike and sought a peaceful solution.

  • Many people find his unwarlike attitude refreshing.

  • The community is known for its unwarlike nature, promoting peace and cooperation among its members.

  • In the debate, she presented an unwarlike perspective, emphasizing dialogue over conflict.

Synonyms

pacifist
vsunwarlike
8 5.3

Not supporting war or violence and preferring peaceful solutions

is a descriptive quality rather than an active political stance
peaceable
vsunwarlike
7 4.1

Calm and not wanting to fight or argue

also covers being unsuitable for war, not only quiet temperament
anti-war
vsunwarlike
5 3.5

Opposed to war and supporting actions that promote peace

is a neutral trait or condition, not necessarily a political position
nonaggressive
vsunwarlike
1 4.2

Calm and gentle, not likely to attack or fight

emphasizes general peace or unsuitability for military action
pacifistic
vsunwarlike
1 7.8

Against war and violence, preferring peaceful ways

is a neutral descriptor of peacefulness, not active opposition
unmilitary
vsunwarlike
1 6.7

Not like soldiers or army life

focuses more on peacefulness or lack of aggression than nonmilitary traits
warless
vsunwarlike
5.3

Free from war or fighting and focused on peace

is about being peaceful or not suited for war
noncombative
vsunwarlike
5.3

Calm and not wanting to fight or argue

expresses peacefulness or lack of fitness for warfare instead
nonhostile
vsunwarlike
4.3

Calm and not threatening to others

leans more toward broad peacefulness or unsuitability for war
nonoffensive
vsunwarlike
3.5

Does not attack or harm and serves only to defend

is broader, meaning peaceful or not fit for warfare
nonbelligerent
vsunwarlike
  • Specialized
8.3

A country or group not taking part in a war

is about peacefulness and not being suited for war in general
antimilitaristic
vsunwarlike
7.2

Against strong military influence in government and society

describes peacefulness or unsuitability for war rather than political opposition

Antonyms

45 6.8

Very active and ready to fight for a belief or cause

26 7.5

Being ready to argue or fight

13 5.5

Ready to fight or attack

How Aggressive

belligerent
26 7.5
aggressive
311 3.7
warlike
13 5.5
unwarlike
6.2
peaceful
428 1.0
pacific
1 4.8

Surface Forms

unwarlike positive

Morphology

unwarlike = warlike (transparent) = un + war + like

The word is formed regularly by adding the negative prefix 'un-' to 'warlike', so the meaning is straightforwardly recoverable.

Etymology

Unwarlike breaks into un- 'not', war 'fighting', and like 'similar to', so it literally means 'not like war' and is an easy way to remember someone or something that is peaceful and not ready to fight.