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darthvirgin t1_iu0fy4h wrote

*confrontational.

In English you can’t say “very present participle verb”. Well, you can, but it’s pretty broken English. Imagine saying “my day was very walking”.

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NebulousStar t1_iu0xkuw wrote

In American English. However, "confronting" is commonly used as an adjective in other countries.

Edit: It's usage is similar to "upsetting" in the US, but the meaning is more like "profoundly upsetting" or "disturbing".

Another edit: Actually, we do this all the time. For instance, you might go on a tour. You might also go on a walking tour.

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darthvirgin t1_iu1vqyi wrote

“Walking” in that context is a gerund, where the verb acts as a noun, BTW.

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ssunnysidesup OP t1_iu1apsg wrote

The books aren’t confrontational though. They are confronting. That’s a different word with a slightly different meaning. Confronting is an adjective. There’s no need to be pedantic.

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