non-confrontational
Americanadjective
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tending to avoid confrontation or open conflict.
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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
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