1. not causing or likely to cause fear, danger, or harm; not menacing or intimidating

Examples

• The dog's nonthreatening demeanor made it easy for children to approach.
• She spoke in a nonthreatening tone to calm the nervous patient.
• The company adopted a nonthreatening marketing strategy to appeal to families.
• His nonthreatening appearance helped him build trust with the community.
• The therapist created a nonthreatening environment for the anxious client.
• A nonthreatening approach to criticism is more likely to be accepted.