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
Brady’s distinctive, milky palette is bright but nonconfrontational, so that her canvases have the mellow splendor of a beloved 1960s concert poster that’s been hanging in the sun.
From New York Times ● May 2, 2024
Blanche has a competitive streak — he has finished two full Ironman races — but by Trump lawyer standards, he is nonconfrontational and soft-spoken.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 5, 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
