unwarlike
- adjective
- /ʌnˈwɜrˌlaɪk/
- His unwarlike demeanor made him well-suited for roles in diplomacy rather than combat.
Examples
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The unwarlike nature of the community was evident.
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The country's unwarlike policies have earned it a reputation for diplomacy.
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His unwarlike nature made him a calming presence during tense negotiations.
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Despite the provocation, she remained unwarlike and sought a peaceful solution.
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Many people find his unwarlike attitude refreshing.
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The community is known for its unwarlike nature, promoting peace and cooperation among its members.
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In the debate, she presented an unwarlike perspective, emphasizing dialogue over conflict.
Synonyms
Not supporting war or violence and preferring peaceful solutions
Calm and not wanting to fight or argue
Opposed to war and supporting actions that promote peace
Calm and gentle, not likely to attack or fight
Against war and violence, preferring peaceful ways
Not like soldiers or army life
Free from war or fighting and focused on peace
Calm and not wanting to fight or argue
Calm and not threatening to others
Does not attack or harm and serves only to defend
A country or group not taking part in a war
Against strong military influence in government and society
Antonyms
How Aggressive
Surface Forms
Morphology
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.