belligerence

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A noun describing a hostile or warlike attitude, or a natural disposition to be aggressive and confrontational.

غير معدود

1. Hostile or warlike attitudeC1formal

   An aggressive, unfriendly, or combative disposition, often characterized by a readiness to fight or argue.

   العدوانية

   • The diplomat's belligerence nearly caused an international incident.
   • His tone was full of belligerence, making negotiation impossible.
   • The country's growing belligerence worried its neighbors.

   المرادفاتaggressivenessbellicositycombativenesscontentiousnesshostilitymilitancypugnacitytruculence

   الأضدادamicabilityconciliationfriendlinesspacifismpeaceableness

2. Natural disposition to be hostileC1formal

   An inherent tendency or inclination to be quarrelsome, aggressive, or confrontational.

   العُدوانية

   • Her belligerence made it difficult for her to maintain friendships.
   • The child's belligerence was a concern for his teachers.
   • He was known for his belligerence, always picking fights over trivial matters.

   المرادفاتaggressivenessbellicositycombativenesscontentiousnesshostilitypugnacityquarrelsomenesstruculence

   الأضدادaffabilityamiabilityfriendlinessgenialitygoodwillkindlinesspeaceablenesspeacefulness