Belligerent Definition

Having an aggressive or warlike attitude; inclined to fight or engage in conflict.

Mostly used in military or literary context

Belligerent is an adjective.

Belligerent appears in GregMat vocabulary.

Belligerent Synonyms

aggressive , combative , hostile , militant , pugnacious

How To Use Belligerent In A Sentence

  1. The belligerent nations showed no sign of peace negotiations.
  2. Her belligerent stance made it difficult to reach a compromise.
  3. The manager's belligerent tone escalated the argument quickly.
  4. Diplomats warned the belligerent faction to cease hostilities immediately.
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