bellicose (Meaning)
bellicose (s)
having or showing a ready disposition to fight
bellicose (a.)
Inclined to war or contention; warlike; pugnacious.
Synonyms & Antonyms of bellicose
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Synonyms:
- scrappy
- pugnacious
- on the warpath
- rude
- combative
- confrontational
- contentious
- ugly
- savage
- agonistic
- irritable
- argumentative
- gladiatorial
- feisty
- acidic
- truculent
- antagonistic
- assaultive
- vicious
- discordant
- quarrelsome
- fierce
- disputatious
- chippy
Antonyms:
- gracious
- gracious
- good-natured
- relaxed
- benign
- calm
- uncombative
- benign
- kindhearted
- quiet
- obliging
- uncontentious
- genial
- unbelligerent
- uncontentious
- complaisant
- genial
- kindhearted
- anti-imperialist
- serene
- serene
- tranquil
- unbelligerent
- quiet
- calm
- affable
- uncombative
- gentle
- amicable
- amicable
- sociable
- affable
- ingratiating
- relaxed
- good-natured
- anti-imperialist
- antimilitarist
- antimilitarist
- complaisant
- sociable
- obliging
- easygoing
- tranquil
- gentle
- mild
- easygoing
- mild
- ingratiating
Synonyms:
- cross
- snappish
- grumpy
- dyspeptic
- ill-natured
- surly
- irascible
- ill-humored
- battling
- bilious
- waspish
- disagreeable
- pettish
- fretful
- bearish
- choleric
- crabby
- cranky
- snappy
- bristly
- peevish
- brawly
- hot-tempered
- querulous
- prickly
- stroppy
- ill-tempered
- huffy
- petulant
- fighting
- warring
- testy
- ornery
- touchy
- fractious
- grouchy
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bellicose Sentence Examples
- The bellicose rhetoric of the politician inflamed tensions and ignited conflict.
- A bellicose attitude prevailed among the nations, leading to a proliferation of arms.
- The bellicose nature of the tribal leader resulted in constant skirmishes with neighboring tribes.
- The bellicose atmosphere in the schoolyard made it a dangerous place for children to play.
- The bellicose intentions of the aggressor were evident in their aggressive troop movements.
- A bellicose tone permeated the negotiations, making it impossible to reach an amicable solution.
- The bellicose stance of the government against its perceived enemies isolated it from the international community.
- The bellicose language used by the media only served to exacerbate the conflict.
- A bellicose posture can lead to unnecessary confrontation and escalate tensions.
- The bellicose actions of the company's CEO undermined shareholder confidence and damaged its reputation.
FAQs About the word bellicose
having or showing a ready disposition to fightInclined to war or contention; warlike; pugnacious.
warlike, militant, hostile, belligerent,aggressive, scrappy, pugnacious, on the warpath, rude, combative
peaceful, conciliatory, amiable, nonbelligerent, pacific, cordial,peaceful, pleasant, amiable, conciliatory
The bellicose rhetoric of the politician inflamed tensions and ignited conflict.
A bellicose attitude prevailed among the nations, leading to a proliferation of arms.
The bellicose nature of the tribal leader resulted in constant skirmishes with neighboring tribes.
The bellicose atmosphere in the schoolyard made it a dangerous place for children to play.
