belligerence

[US]/bəˈlɪdʒərəns/
[UK]/bəˈlɪdʒərəns/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. engagement in warfare, inclination towards aggression, combative nature.

Example Sentences

His belligerence often leads to conflicts with others.

The politician's belligerence towards his opponents is well-known.

The team's belligerence on the field intimidated their opponents.

Her belligerence in negotiations helped her secure a better deal.

The teacher had to address the student's belligerence in class.

The company's belligerence in the market helped them gain a competitive edge.

The military leader's belligerence was evident in his aggressive tactics.

The belligerence of the dog scared off intruders from the property.

The coach had to address the player's belligerence towards the referees.

Her belligerence towards criticism often alienated her colleagues.

Real-world Examples

Five-and-a-half decades of history show us that such belligerence inhibits better judgment.

Source: NPR News December 2014 Collection

Though the boy does have a certain belligerence.

Source: Game of Thrones Season 1

He looked me in the eye with something like belligerence.

Source: Cross Stream (Part 1)

Today though with the rise of China and Russia's renewed belligerence, a successor to the SR71 is now in testing, and is rumored to hit speeds as high as Mach 6.

Source: World Atlas of Wonders

For Ruburt's edification, this hardheaded egotistical belligerence is somewhat of a good thing, in that without it our sessions, theoretically and perhaps practically, could result in undisciplined and even to some extent dangerous exhibitions of shilly-shallyings, without adequate controls.

Source: The Early Sessions

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