unbelligerent

(ˌʌnbɪˈlɪdʒərənt)

adj

not belligerent or hostile

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The terrier whimpered and backed solidly against Captain Duncan's legs, but Michael, with a slow bob of tail and unbelligerent ears, advanced to him, looked up to Steward to make sure, then sniffed his late antagonist, and even ran out his tongue in a caress to the side of the other's ear.

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