Nonaggressive

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Pronunciation: /nɑnəˈɡrɛsɪv/

Definitions of nonaggressive

adjective a descriptive word that modifies a noun or pronoun, indicating a lack of aggression or hostility

Example Sentences

A1 The kitten was nonaggressive and playful.

A2 She preferred to work with nonaggressive dogs at the animal shelter.

B1 The nonaggressive negotiation tactics helped to reach a peaceful resolution.

B2 The nonaggressive approach to handling conflict proved to be effective in the workplace.

C1 The nonaggressive foreign policy stance aimed to promote diplomacy and avoid conflict.

C2 The nonaggressive response to the provocation demonstrated great restraint and maturity.

Examples of nonaggressive in a Sentence

formal The nonaggressive approach to conflict resolution is often more effective in the long run.

informal He may seem quiet, but he's actually quite nonaggressive in nature.

slang Don't worry, she's totally chill and nonaggressive.

figurative The nonaggressive stance of the government allowed for peaceful negotiations to take place.

Grammatical Forms of nonaggressive

past tense

nonaggressed

plural

nonaggressives

comparative

less aggressive

superlative

least aggressive

present tense

nonaggressive

future tense

will be nonaggressive

perfect tense

have been nonaggressive

continuous tense

is being nonaggressive

singular

nonaggressive

positive degree

nonaggressive

infinitive

to be nonaggressive

gerund

being nonaggressive

participle

nonaggressive

Origin and Evolution of nonaggressive

First Known Use: 1930 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'nonaggressive' is derived from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'aggressive' which comes from the Latin word 'aggress-' meaning 'to attack'.
Evolution of the word: The term 'nonaggressive' has maintained its original meaning of 'not showing aggression' since its first known use in the 1930s.