Discover a variety of words that start with “non” and enhance your vocabulary in an instant.
- Nonabrasive- Not causing damage or wear by rubbing or scraping.
- Nonabsorbent- Not able to absorb or soak up liquids.
- Nonacademic- Not related to academic pursuits or the academic community.
- Nonage- The state of being underage.
- Nonagenarian- A person who is between 90 and 99 years old.
- Nonaligned- Not aligned or committed with any major power bloc.
- Nonalcoholic- Not containing alcohol.
- Nonbeliever- A person who lacks belief in a particular religion or deity.
- Nonbiodegradable- Incapable of being decomposed naturally.
- Nonchalant- Feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed.
- Noncombatant- Not engaged in fighting, especially in a military context.
- Noncommittal- Not expressing or revealing commitment to a definite opinion or course of action.
- Noncompliance- Failure or refusal to comply.
- Nonconductive- Not able to conduct electricity.
- Nonconformist- A person who does not conform to prevailing ideas or practices.
- Nonconsecutive- Not following one after the other in order.
- Nonconstructive- Not helpful or encouraging; not leading to improvement.
- Noncontagious- Not able to be spread by direct or indirect contact.
- Nondairy- Not containing milk or milk products.
- Nondescript- Lacking distinctive or interesting features or characteristics.
- Nondisclosure- The act of not disclosing or revealing information.
- Noneconomic- Not related to economics or monetary wealth.
- Nonessential- Not absolutely necessary.
- Nonetheless- In spite of what has just been mentioned.
- Nonfiction- Prose writing that is based on facts, real events, and real people.
- Nonflammable- Not easily set on fire.
- Nonfunctional- Not operating or functioning.
- Nongovernmental- Not involving or associated with government.
- Nongreasy- Not oily or slippery.
- Nonhazardous- Not posing a risk of harm or danger.
- Nonhuman- Not human.
- Nonindigenous- Not originating or occurring naturally in a particular place.
- Noninfectious- Not capable of being transmitted by infection.
- Noninvasive- Not involving the introduction of instruments or other objects into the body.
- Nonjudgmental- Avoiding moral judgments.
- Nonlethal- Not capable of causing death.
- Nonlinear- Not arranged in a straight line or sequence.
- Nonliterate- Unable to read or write.
- Nonmagnetic- Not having magnetic properties.
- Nonmaleficence- The ethical principle of doing no harm.
- Nonmetal- Chemical elements that mostly lack metallic attributes.
- Nonnative- Not originating from the place where found.
- Nonnegotiable- Not open to discussion or modification.
- Nonobjective- Not representing or intended to represent any object, figure, or scene.
- Nonobservance- The failure to observe a law or custom.
- Nonoperational- Not in operation or working order.
- Nonpartisan- Not aligned with any political party.
- Nonperformance- Failure to perform a task or function.
- Nonperson- An individual regarded as not having human status.
- Nonplussed- Surprised and confused so much that one is unsure how to react.
- Nonprofit- Not conducted or maintained for the purpose of making a profit.
- Nonreactive- Not likely to undergo a chemical reaction.
- Nonrefundable- Not able to be refunded.
- Nonrenewable- A natural resource that cannot be replaced after it is consumed.
- Nonrepetitive- Not repetitive; varied or different.
- Nonrepresentational- Art not representing or depicting any recognizable entity.
- Nonresident- Not residing where an action or right pertains.
- Nonresistant- Not resisting, especially disease or pests.
- Nonsensical- Having no meaning; making no sense.
- Nonskid- Designed to prevent sliding or skidding.
- Nonsmoking- Designated areas where smoking is prohibited.
- Nonstandard- Not conforming to the standard.
- Nonstarter- Something that does not begin or never gets underway.
- Nonstick- Coated to prevent food from sticking during cooking.
- Nonstop- Made without stopping; direct or continuous.
- Nonsurgical- Not involving, requiring, or amenable to treatment by surgery.
- Nontechnical- Not involving the technical aspects of a subject.
- Nonthreatening- Not creating a threat or danger.
- Nontoxic- Not poisonous or toxic.
- Nontraditional- Not adhering to traditional ways or practices.
- Nontransferable- Not able to be transferred or made over to the possession of another person.
- Nontransparent- Not transparent; opaque.
- Nonverbal- Not involving or using words or speech.
- Nonviolent- Not using or involving physical force or violence.
- Nonvoting- Not having the right to vote.
- Nonwhite- Not of the white racial group; often pertaining to people of various racial backgrounds.
- Nonwoody- Not woody; pertaining to plants that do not have woody stems.
- Nonworker- Someone who does not work.
- Nonwoven- Referring to textiles made by bonding, felting, or interlocking fibers.