Nonconfronter
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Nonconfronter is a noun meaning One who avoids confrontation.
Meaning
One who avoids confrontation.
Example Sentences
He didn't have Paul's age or wisdom or in-your-face personality; Timothy was a nonconfronter in a situation that cried out for confrontation.
Confrontation fails to take place because "I don't want to hurt Joe," although in fact the nonconfronter may be concerned about being hurt himself.
As a nonconfronter and interior learner, I had to change my strategy and ask myself: How, as a teacher, am I supposed to perform the art of giving constructive criticism?
Word Forms
- nonconfronters
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include avoider, confrontationist, avoidant, antipolitics, confrontationalist, pacifist.
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