combative

• Décrit une personne ou un comportement prêt à ou cherchant la bagarre ou la dispute; qui manifeste un esprit combatif ou agressif.

Describes a person or behavior that is ready or eager to fight or argue.

1. Argumentative or DisputatiousC1formal

   Inclined or showing an inclination to dispute or disagree, even to engage in legal action.

   Querelleur, disputeur

   • His combative nature made him a difficult colleague to work with.
   • The lawyer's combative style was effective in the courtroom.
   • She adopted a combative stance during the negotiations.

   Synonymesargumentativebelligerentcontentiousdisputatiouslitigiouspugnaciousquarrelsometruculent

   Antonymesagreeableamicableconciliatorycooperativedocileharmoniouspassivepeaceable

2. Eager to ArgueC1formal

   Striving to overcome in argument; ready to debate or challenge.

   Désireux de disputer

   • The politician gave a combative speech against his opponent.
   • He was in a combative mood, challenging every point made.
   • Her combative tone made the discussion tense.

   Synonymesargumentativebelligerentcontentiousdisputatiouspugnaciousquarrelsome

   Antonymesaccommodatingagreeablecompliantconciliatoryyielding

3. Ready to FightC1formal

   Having or showing a ready disposition to fight; aggressive or belligerent.

   Prêt à se battre

   • The soldiers were in a combative state, prepared for any attack.
   • His combative behavior led to several physical altercations.
   • The dog's combative stance warned strangers to stay away.

   Synonymesaggressivebelligerentcontentioushostilemilitantpugnaciousquarrelsometruculent

   Antonymesconciliatorygentlenonaggressivepacificpassivepeaceful