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:
- antagonistic
- rude
- irritable
- truculent
- savage
- contentious
- chippy
- scrappy
- ugly
- agonistic
- confrontational
- acidic
- discordant
- argumentative
- fierce
- combative
- disputatious
- assaultive
- quarrelsome
- gladiatorial
- feisty
- vicious
- pugnacious
- on the warpath
Antonyms:
- kindhearted
- anti-imperialist
- relaxed
- complaisant
- genial
- uncontentious
- gentle
- mild
- easygoing
- antimilitarist
- benign
- amicable
- gracious
- unbelligerent
- good-natured
- sociable
- genial
- ingratiating
- serene
- tranquil
- obliging
- mild
- sociable
- gentle
- kindhearted
- uncombative
- gracious
- calm
- anti-imperialist
- amicable
- affable
- complaisant
- obliging
- affable
- benign
- quiet
- serene
- uncombative
- unbelligerent
- uncontentious
- good-natured
- antimilitarist
- quiet
- tranquil
- ingratiating
- relaxed
- calm
- easygoing
Synonyms:
- battling
- cross
- stroppy
- ill-tempered
- crabby
- grouchy
- cranky
- choleric
- huffy
- petulant
- snappish
- prickly
- dyspeptic
- grumpy
- ill-humored
- irascible
- surly
- bristly
- querulous
- bilious
- bearish
- testy
- disagreeable
- brawly
- hot-tempered
- peevish
- ornery
- touchy
- warring
- fractious
- fretful
- waspish
- pettish
- fighting
- snappy
- ill-natured
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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.
hostile, belligerent, warlike, militant,aggressive, antagonistic, rude, irritable, truculent, savage
pleasant, peaceable, benevolent, amiable, friendly, conciliatory, nonbelligerent, amiable, unwarlike, friendly
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.
