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Definition of disarming

disarming

/dɪsˈɑːr.mɪŋ/
dis · arm · ing
Adverb:disarmingly
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disarming Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Having the effect of allaying suspicion, hostility, or reserve, especially through charm, candor, or warmth.

Example

"The candidate answered the difficult question with a disarming candor that immediately won over the skeptical audience."

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• Rhymes for disarming

• Nearby Words

disapprovingly
disarm
disarmament
disarming
disarmingly
disarrange
disarrangement

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-17th century as a participial adjective from the verb 'disarm,' which entered Middle English via Old French 'desarmer' from Medieval Latin 'disarmare' ('to strip of weapons'). The figurative sense of overcoming hostility or suspicion through charm became established by the late 17th century.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Disarming. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/disarming
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