Uncontentious

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Not contentious.

    "Despite efforts by some panelists to foster debate, the forum remained tidy and uncontentious. Differences of opinion were treated with respect, and panel members did not directly challenge one another."

Synonyms

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conciliatoryirenicnonaggressivenoncombatantnonviolentpacific

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"Despite efforts by some panelists to foster debate, the forum remained tidy and uncontentious. Differences of opinion were treated with respect, and panel members did not directly challenge one another."

Etymology

From un- + contentious.

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