as in safe
unlikely to provoke controversy or offense
uncontroversial legislation, such as designating the cranberry the official state fruit
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Recent Examples of uncontroversial
Excising the most egregious subreddits was the first step, and not an uncontroversial one.
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Adrienne Lafrance, The Atlantic, 4 Mar. 2025
The idea — not uncontroversial but still wildly popular over a century later — is that differing combinations of responses can be wrangled into conclusions about the psyches of those who sit the test.
—Jack Lang, The Athletic, 9 Feb. 2025
Today, formal and informal negotiations between employees and employers have resulted in relatively stable and uncontroversial accommodations on both sides, marked by many shades of grey instead of black and white.
—Carine Harb, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
Most of these are fine goals, and some (such as finally terminating the university’s efforts to evade a Supreme Court–ordered end to its use of race discrimination in admissions) ought to be uncontroversial.
—The Editors, National Review, 16 Apr. 2025
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Adrienne Lafrance, The Atlantic, 4 Mar. 2025
The idea — not uncontroversial but still wildly popular over a century later — is that differing combinations of responses can be wrangled into conclusions about the psyches of those who sit the test.
—Jack Lang, The Athletic, 9 Feb. 2025
Today, formal and informal negotiations between employees and employers have resulted in relatively stable and uncontroversial accommodations on both sides, marked by many shades of grey instead of black and white.
—Carine Harb, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
Most of these are fine goals, and some (such as finally terminating the university’s efforts to evade a Supreme Court–ordered end to its use of race discrimination in admissions) ought to be uncontroversial.
—The Editors, National Review, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncontroversial
Adjective
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One is not safer than the other—tolerance to the medications largely depends on the patient.—
Julia Ries,
Health,
13 May 2025
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Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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If such comments address items on which the board’s consensus is clear, such commentary unduly consumes valuable time instead of allowing the board to proceed to vote on those noncontroversial items.—
Kelly G. Richardson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Jan. 2025
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Likely noncontroversial add-ons could include funding for disaster relief.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
17 Dec. 2024
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“Uncontroversial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncontroversial. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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