nonconfronter

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English

Etymology

From non- +‎ confront +‎ -er.

Noun

nonconfronter (plural nonconfronters)

  1. 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?