nonaggressive
adjective
non·ag·gres·sive
ˌnän-ə-ˈgre-siv 
: not aggressive: such as
a
: not marked by or exhibiting aggression
nonaggressive animals
b
: not marked by forcefulness
nonaggressive sales tactics
nonaggressive sports
c
: not growing, spreading, or developing rapidly
nonaggressive tumors
d
: not more intensive or severe than usual
nonaggressive cancer treatments
nonaggression
noun
practicing nonaggression
a nonaggression pact/treaty [=a formal agreement between two countries not to attack each other]
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These solitary, nonaggressive bees use small pieces of leaves to build their nests, causing only cosmetic harm to the plant.
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Rita Perwich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 July 2026
In the second group, the children were exposed to a nonaggressive model who played in a quiet manner with other toys but ignored the doll.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
11 May 2026
Despite their dramatic appearance, Arizona tarantulas are shy and nonaggressive.
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Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
4 Aug. 2025
Never run or make any loud noises or sudden movements, as this could startle these creatures, which are typically nonaggressive until frightened.
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Madeline Nguyen,
The Arizona Republic,
22 Mar. 2024
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Rita Perwich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 July 2026
In the second group, the children were exposed to a nonaggressive model who played in a quiet manner with other toys but ignored the doll.
—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
11 May 2026
Despite their dramatic appearance, Arizona tarantulas are shy and nonaggressive.
—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
4 Aug. 2025
Never run or make any loud noises or sudden movements, as this could startle these creatures, which are typically nonaggressive until frightened.
—
Madeline Nguyen,
The Arizona Republic,
22 Mar. 2024
See All Example Sentences for nonaggressive
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“Nonaggressive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonaggressive. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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