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non-confrontational

American  
[nahn-kahn-fruhn-tay-shuhn-uhl] / ˌnɑnˌkɑn frənˈteɪ ʃən əl /

adjective

  1. tending to avoid confrontation or open conflict.

  2. not involving or having the character of confrontation.


Other Word Forms

  • non-confrontationally adverb

Example Sentences

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So far, Sheinbaum has largely adopted a calm, non-confrontational approach with Washington.

From BBC

Not only does he headline a DoorDash ad, but it plays on the idea of him being the ultimate non-confrontational regular-guy comedian by placing him in a garish Hollywood mansion.

From Slate

The three basic steps are to gather evidence; talk to those involved in non-confrontational, fact-gathering interviews; then interrogate those suspected of guilt.

From Los Angeles Times

More than 100 people have, so far, come forward to the panel, which is gathering information confidentially in a non-confrontational setting.

From BBC

For all their non-confrontational politics of the postwar years, leaders have fallen victims to extremists before.

From Seattle Times