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unbloody

unbloody

1 5.8
An event that happens without violent fighting or bloodshed
  • adjective
  • /ʌnˈblʌdi/
translation icon : pacífico
  • Their agreement was reached through diplomatic channels, making it an unbloody solution to their longstanding issues.

Examples

  • The debate ended in an unbloody compromise, with neither party resorting to hostility.

  • The peaceful resolution of the conflict was achieved in an unbloody manner, allowing both sides to save face.

  • And it would be relatively unbloody because there is no defense anymore.

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  • It is the offering of the Son to the Father and the unbloody representation of that One Offering that was for our redemption.

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  • And this here is a victorious sponge that looks unbloody believable.

  • Sadly, though, you never heard them saying that, in fact, the most important liturgical action is being present for the reenactment in an unbloody way of the one Sacrifice of Calvary on our altars and then the ratification of this participation by receiving our Crucified, Risen, and Glorified Lord.

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Synonyms

nonviolent
vsunbloody
44 4.0

Not using violence or physical force

adds the extra focus that no blood loss or physical harm occurs
bloodless
vsunbloody
9 4.8

Done without bleeding or violence

is the same idea but applies to any process with no bloodshed
unbloodied
vsunbloody
1 6.4

Not wounded and not stained with blood

refers to events and processes rather than the object's unhurt state

Antonyms

violent
  • Offensive
2.5

Using strong force that causes harm

bloody
  • NSFW
478 3.1

Covered with blood after an injury or fight

How Bloody

gory
  • NSFW
21 6.5
violent
  • Offensive
2.5
unbloody
1 5.8
peaceful
144 1.0

Surface Forms

unbloody positive

Morphology

unbloody = bloody (transparent) = un + blood + y

The adjective is formed by straightforward negation: 'un-' + 'bloody' = not involving blood or bloodshed, which is directly inferable.

Etymology

The word unbloody comes from the parts un- and bloody, where un- means 'not' and bloody means 'with blood' or 'violent'. So an unbloody event is 'not bloody' — a peaceful action or change that happens without bloodshed or physical harm.