nonalarming

English

Etymology

non- +‎ alarming

Adjective

nonalarming (not comparable)

1. Not alarming.
   • 1995, Paula Statman, On the safe side: teach your child to be safe, strong, and street-smart, page 82:

     When you use any of the descriptive phrases listed below, your child may ask, "What does that mean?" so you need to be ready with another nonalarming answer.

   • 1996, Ray A. Young Bear, Black Eagle Child: The Facepaint Narratives, page 180:

     I sighed to Selene in a calm, nonalarming manner as she was grasping for key and padlock in front of the door.

Anagrams

• nonmarginal