confrontational
adjective
tending toward or ready for confrontation.
nonconfrontational
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a word derived from
confrontational.
Example Sentences
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If you want to challenge your boss, try raising thoughtful, nonconfrontational questions that illuminate risks or unintended consequences of a plan or decision.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 19, 2025
The bears are known to roam through neighborhoods, such as Monrovia, and are typically nonconfrontational.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 21, 2024
“I’ve been nonconfrontational and painfully shy my whole life,” she said.
From New York Times ● Jan. 13, 2024
Presenting things in a nonconfrontational way allows people to evaluate new information without feeling attacked.
From Salon ● Aug. 14, 2022
The most nonconfrontational girl in the world, remember?
From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon
