konfliktscheu
Translation
conflict-averse, conflict-avoidant
Examples
Er ist sehr konfliktscheu und gibt immer nach.
He is very conflict-averse and always gives in.
Ihre konfliktscheue Art macht Verhandlungen schwierig.
Her conflict-avoidant nature makes negotiations difficult.
Grammar Patterns
((to be)) konfliktscheu to be conflict-averse He is very konfliktscheu.
Similar Words
Synonyms: harmoniebedürftig (needing harmony), streitvermeidend (argument-avoiding); Antonyms: streitlustig (argumentative), konfrontativ (confrontational)
Etymology
A compound of 'Konflikt' (conflict) and 'scheu' (shy, timid). It literally translates to 'conflict-shy'.
Memory Tips
Visualize a person who is 'shy' ('scheu') when faced with any 'conflict' ('Konflikt').