combative

• 形容人或行为好斗、好争吵，随时准备或倾向于打架或争论。

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.

   好斗的

   • 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.

   同义词argumentativebelligerentcontentiousdisputatiouslitigiouspugnaciousquarrelsometruculent

   反义词agreeableamicableconciliatorycooperativedocileharmoniouspassivepeaceable

2. Eager to ArgueC1formal

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

   好斗的

   • 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.

   同义词argumentativebelligerentcontentiousdisputatiouspugnaciousquarrelsome

   反义词accommodatingagreeablecompliantconciliatoryyielding

3. Ready to FightC1formal

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

   好斗的

   • 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.

   同义词aggressivebelligerentcontentioushostilemilitantpugnaciousquarrelsometruculent

   反义词conciliatorygentlenonaggressivepacificpassivepeaceful