noncontroversial

adjective

non·​con·​tro·​ver·​sial ˌnän-ˌkän-trə-ˈvər-shəl How to pronounce noncontroversial (audio)
-ˈvər-sē-əl
: not arousing or subject to controversy or dispute : not controversial
a noncontroversial subject/nominee
noncontroversial legislation

Examples of noncontroversial in a Sentence

a noncontroversial proposal for increasing security at nuclear power plants
Recent Examples on the Web The House will vote on a series of noncontroversial health bills under suspension when lawmakers return Tuesday. Victoria Knight, Axios, 16 Sep. 2024 The technology already exists, and at least one version is fast becoming noncontroversial. Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 7 Sep. 2024 This kind of calendar is usually for noncontroversial issues that don’t tend to draw public comment. Hannah Poukish, Sacramento Bee, 28 June 2024 These are bills considered noncontroversial, although there will be amendments. The Arizona Republic, 14 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for noncontroversial 

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Word History

First Known Use

1861, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of noncontroversial was in 1861

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“Noncontroversial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/noncontroversial. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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