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disarming

Phoneticsdis·arm·ing

US/dɪˈsɑɹmɪŋ/

UK/dɪsˈɑːmɪŋ/

Definition

adj. making someone feel less angry or worried. It can also describe something that is very attractive or charming in a way that takes your breath away.

adj. causing a reduction in hostility or suspicion; alternatively, possessing a quality that is so attractive or charming that it is difficult to resist. Often used to describe a person's appearance or a person's behavior.

Examples

“Her disarming smile made everyone feel welcome.”

“The diplomat used a disarming sense of humor to ease the tension before the difficult negotiations began.”

“The disarming simplicity of the design belied its technical complexity, making the high-performance engine appear as elegant as a piece of jewelry.”

Examples

simple

“Her disarming smile made everyone feel welcome.”

contextual

“The diplomat used a disarming sense of humor to ease the tension before the difficult negotiations began.”

complex

“The disarming simplicity of the design belied its technical complexity, making the high-performance engine appear as elegant as a piece of jewelry.”

Real-World Examples

“The more dangerous scenario would involve Syrian forces entering to take part in disarming Hezbollah or taking control of its areas in southern Lebanon.”
Al Jazeera · 15 Aug 2026
“Ukraine’s success in disarming Russia of its own FPV drones has also been climbing.”
Al Jazeera · 14 Aug 2026

Word family

disarmVerbdisarmamentNoundisarmingAdjective

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Level
B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency
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