Conflict Management Vocabulary

noun a person who is engaged in a dispute or argument

• The disputant presented their arguments eloquently during the court hearing.
• The disputant wouldn't stop arguing with the other party.
• The disputant was really getting into it with the other person.
• The disputant's words were like swords in the heated debate.

verb to interfere in or busy oneself unduly with something that is not one's concern

• It is not advisable to meddle in other people's affairs without their consent.
• I wouldn't meddle in their relationship drama if I were you.
• Stop meddling in things that don't concern you.
• The artist decided not to meddle with the original design of the painting.

noun a keen sense of what to say or do to avoid giving offense; skill in dealing with difficult or delicate situations

• She handled the situation with great tact and diplomacy.
• You need to learn to speak with more tact when dealing with difficult people.
• Stop being so tactless and rude!
• His words cut through the tension in the room like a tactful knife.

adjective causing annoyance or irritation; delicate or tricky

• She is very touchy about discussing her personal life in public.
• Don't be so touchy, I was just joking around.
• He's always so touchy when someone mentions his ex-girlfriend.
• The issue of gun control is a touchy subject for many Americans.

adjective An adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. In this case, 'unhostile' is an adjective that means not showing or feeling hostility.

• The negotiations took place in an unhostile environment, allowing for productive discussions.
• I was relieved to find that the atmosphere at the party was unhostile, making it easier to socialize.
• The vibe in the room was surprisingly unhostile, which was a pleasant change.
• His demeanor towards me was unhostile, but I could sense the underlying tension.