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confronting

UK
/kənˈfrʌntɪŋ/
US
/kənˈfrʌntɪŋ/

Translations

confrontinggerund / present participle
UK
/kənˈfrʌntɪŋ/
US
/kənˈfrʌntɪŋ/
The confronting issues in the project need immediate attention.
Столкнувшиеся проблемы в проекте требуют немедленного внимания.
The confronting attitude of the team led to a heated debate.
Противостоящее отношение команды привело к жарким дебатам.
Synonyms
bold
brave
facing
opposing
challenging
confrontingnoun
confrontings
pl
UK
/kənˈfrʌntɪŋ/
US
/kənˈfrʌntɪŋ/
Gerund form functioning as an uncountable noun meaning 'the act of confronting'.
confrontverb

confronting

Gerund

confronted
Past Simple
confronted
Past Participle
confronting
Gerund
UK
/kənˈfrʌnt/
US
/kənˈfrʌnt/
We often confront unexpected challenges in life.
Мы часто сталкиваемся с неожиданными трудностями в жизни.
встретиться лицом к лицу
He decided to confront his opponent directly.
Он решил встретиться лицом к лицу со своим противником.
She had to confront her fears to move forward.
Ей пришлось противостоять своим страхам, чтобы двигаться вперед.
Synonyms
encounter
face
challenge
address
tackle
meet
oppose
defy
Antonyms
shun
avoid
evade

Definitions

confrontinggerund / present participle
Facing or challenging in a direct and often aggressive manner.
The confronting tone of his speech left the audience feeling uneasy.
Causing someone to feel uncomfortable or challenged due to its directness or intensity.
The confronting nature of the documentary made viewers reconsider their perspectives.
confrontingnoun
The act or instance of confronting; a direct challenge or face-off.
Their confronting of corruption within the company was both bold and risky.
confrontverb
To face or deal with a difficult situation or person directly.
She decided to confront her boss about the unfair treatment.
To meet someone face to face with hostile or argumentative intent.
The protesters confronted the police at the entrance of the building.
To bring together for comparison or examination.
The lawyer confronted the witness with the evidence during the trial.
To stand or lie directly opposite or facing something
The apartment building confronts the sea.
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