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confrontational

/kənˌfrʌnˈteɪ.ʃən.əl/
con · fron · ta · tion · al
Adverb:confrontationally
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• adjective

1

Tending to deal with situations in an aggressive, hostile, or argumentative way rather than seeking compromise.

Example

"The manager adopted a less confrontational approach during the contract negotiations to encourage open dialogue."

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• Rhymes for confrontational

• Nearby Words

confraternity
confront
confrontation
confrontational
confronter
confronting
confusable

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-20th century from "confrontation" plus the adjectival suffix "-al," ultimately tracing back to Medieval Latin "confrontare," meaning "to stand or bring face to face."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Confrontational. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/confrontational
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