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