unaggressive

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unaggressive

(ˌʌnəˈɡrɛsɪv)

adj

not aggressive or combative

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Adj.

unaggressive - not aggressive; not given to fighting or assertiveness

nonaggressive

unassertive - inclined to timidity or lack of self-confidence; "a shy unassertive person"

peaceful, peaceable - not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war; "a peaceful nation"; "peaceful times"; "a far from peaceful Christmas"; "peaceful sleep"

aggressive - having or showing determination and energetic pursuit of your ends; "an aggressive businessman"; "an aggressive basketball player"; "he was aggressive and imperious; positive in his convictions"; "aggressive drivers"

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