noncontroversial
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Definition
Adjective: 1. Not likely to arouse controversy or disagreement: Describing a topic, statement, or action that is generally accepted and unlikely to cause argument or strong opposing opinions.
Usage
The adjective "noncontroversial" is used to describe subjects that are widely agreed upon, safe, or neutral. It often precedes a noun. * It is typically used in formal, academic, journalistic, or professional contexts. * It describes the inherent quality of the subject itself, suggesting it lacks elements that would provoke debate.
Examples
- The committee started its meeting with a few noncontroversial administrative items.
- The decision to renovate the old library was largely noncontroversial and supported by the whole community.
- She chose a noncontroversial topic for her public speech to avoid unnecessary debate.
- The new policy on office supplies is a noncontroversial change that should streamline our process.
Advanced Usage
- "to be seen as noncontroversial": To be perceived or regarded as not causing disagreement.
- The ambassador's statement was carefully crafted to be seen as noncontroversial.
- "relatively noncontroversial": Indicating that something is mostly free from controversy, especially when compared to other, more contentious issues.
- While the budget increase was hotly debated, the infrastructure plan was relatively noncontroversial.
Variants and Related Words
- Uncontroversial: A direct synonym with identical meaning and usage. "Noncontroversial" is slightly more common.
- Non-controversial: An accepted hyphenated variant spelling of the word.
Synonyms
- Uncontroversial: Not causing controversy.
- Uncontentious: Not likely to cause disagreement or argument.
- Safe: Unlikely to cause trouble or disagreement.
- Neutral: Not supporting or helping either side in a conflict or disagreement; impartial.
- Consensual: Relating to or involving general agreement.
Antonyms
- Controversial: Arousing or likely to arouse public disagreement or debate.
- Contentious: Causing or likely to cause disagreement.
- Polarizing: Causing people to divide into two opposing groups.
- Debatable: Open to discussion or argument.
Adjective
- not likely to arouse controversy