unconfrontational
Shuns direct disputes
Unconfrontational describes someone or something that avoids direct conflict or challenge.
An unconfrontational person sidesteps arguments rather than engaging them: She took an unconfrontational approach, letting the criticism pass without response.
The word often carries a slight suggestion of passivity or conflict-aversion rather than peacemaking skill.
Relaxed in temperament
- agreeablePleasantly cooperative
- flexibleAble to bend freely
- cooperativeJointly operated enterprise
- obligingWilling to help others
receptive · tolerant · understanding · amicable · lenient · compliant · supportive · patient
Readily yielding to control
- meekHumbly unassertive
- docileEasily controlled or taught
- yieldingBending under pressure
- acquiescentAccepting without resistance
deferential · unassertive · mild · timid · subdued · obedient · resigned · nonresistant
Free from agitation
composed · mild · quiet · laid-back · soothing · even-tempered · mellow · unruffled
Socially sensitive and careful
- discreetCareful to avoid notice
- prudentExercising sound judgment
- measuredCarefully considered, unhurried
- circumspectCarefully considering consequences
delicate · careful · politic · considerate · sensitive · judicious · strategic · restrained
easygoing
Relaxed in temperament
- agreeablePleasantly cooperative
- flexibleAble to bend freely
- cooperativeJointly operated enterprise
obliging · receptive · tolerant · understanding · amicable · lenient · compliant · supportive · patient · harmonious
submissive
Readily yielding to control
acquiescent · deferential · unassertive · mild · timid · subdued · obedient · resigned · nonresistant · tame
calm
Free from agitation
gentle · composed · mild · quiet · laid-back · soothing · even-tempered · mellow · unruffled · collected
tactful
Socially sensitive and careful
- discreetCareful to avoid notice
- prudentExercising sound judgment
- measuredCarefully considered, unhurried
circumspect · delicate · careful · politic · considerate · sensitive · judicious · strategic · restrained · calculated
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Inclined toward hostile encounters
aggressive · assertive · combative · argumentative · bold
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Inclined toward hostile encounters
belligerent · antagonistic · pugnacious · combative · aggressive
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