benign

• Beschreibt etwas Sanftes, Freundliches oder Harmloses; wird oft im medizinischen Kontext verwendet, um einen nicht bösartigen Zustand zu bezeichnen.

Describes something that is gentle, kind, or not harmful; often used in medical contexts to describe a non-cancerous condition.

1. Not harmful to healthB2formalmedical

   Describing a medical condition, especially a tumor, that is not cancerous and does not spread or become life-threatening.

   Gutartig

   • The biopsy results showed the tumor was benign.
   • Doctors assured her that the growth was benign and required no treatment.
   • Benign cysts are common and usually resolve on their own.

   Synonymeharmless

   Antonymecancerousmalignant

2. Pleasant and favorableB2formal

   Having a gentle, kind, or favorable effect on people or the environment.

   Wohlwollend und günstig

   • The climate in this region is benign and pleasant year-round.
   • Her benign influence helped calm the tense situation.
   • The changes had a benign effect on the company's culture.

   Synonymebeneficentbenevolentfavorablegentlegoodkindlymildpleasant

   Antonymeadverseharmfulhostilemalignantnoxiousunfavorable

3. Kind and gentle dispositionB2formal

   Showing a gentle, kind, and friendly nature in one's manner or behavior.

   Gütig

   • The old man had a benign smile that put everyone at ease.
   • Her benign demeanor made her a favorite among the staff.
   • He spoke with a benign tone, never raising his voice.

   Synonymeaffableamiablebenevolentcompassionatecordialfriendlygenialgentlegood-naturedgracioushumanekindkindlymildsweetsympathetictenderwarm

   Antonymecruelharshmalignantmeanunkind