nonconfronter
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Etymology edit
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nonconfronter (plural nonconfronters)
- One who avoids confrontation.
- 1983, Wendell L. French, Cecil Bell, Robert A. Zawacki, Organization Development: Theory, Practice, and Research, page 54:
- 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.
- 2011, Steve Farrar, Standing Tall: How a Man Can Protect His Family, page 168:
- 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.
- 2012, Linda M. Montano, Letters from Linda M. Montano, page 265:
- 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?