noncompetitive

Definitions

Not involving or characterized by competition.

Not able to compete effectively with others in a market or field.

Relating to an activity done for pleasure rather than to win or defeat others.

Examples

The school introduced a noncompetitive sports program to encourage participation rather than winning.

Because the market was noncompetitive, the company faced little pressure to lower its prices.

Synonyms

cooperative collaborative unambitious leisurely easygoing nonrivalrous

Antonyms

competitive ambitious aggressive cutthroat rivalrous combative