belligerent (Meaning)
belligerent (n)
someone who fights (or is fighting)
belligerent (s)
characteristic of an enemy or one eager to fight
engaged in war
belligerent (p. pr.)
Waging war; carrying on war.
Pertaining, or tending, to war; of or relating to belligerents; as, a belligerent tone; belligerent rights.
belligerent (n.)
A nation or state recognized as carrying on war; a person engaged in warfare.
Synonyms & Antonyms of belligerent
Synonyms:
- chippy
- assaultive
- scrappy
- antagonistic
- rude
- fierce
- discordant
- pugnacious
- ugly
- gladiatorial
- irritable
- argumentative
- disputatious
- combative
- bellicose
- vicious
- quarrelsome
- confrontational
- feisty
- contentious
- acidic
- truculent
- savage
- warlike
- agonistic
Antonyms:
- obliging
- unbelligerent
- benign
- good-tempered
- complaisant
- relaxed
- mild
- genial
- calm
- genial
- uncontentious
- mild
- tranquil
- gentle
- quiet
- sociable
- calm
- benign
- affable
- gracious
- unbelligerent
- sociable
- kindhearted
- ingratiating
- serene
- anti-imperialist
- kindhearted
- easygoing
- relaxed
- serene
- uncombative
- gentle
- antimilitarist
- uncombative
- good-natured
- affable
- antimilitarist
- gracious
- good-tempered
- ingratiating
- obliging
- amicable
- quiet
- tranquil
- anti-imperialist
- good-natured
- easygoing
- complaisant
- uncontentious
- amicable
Synonyms:
- irascible
- ill-humored
- battling
- peevish
- querulous
- fighting
- grumpy
- ill-tempered
- huffy
- bilious
- pettish
- petulant
- fretful
- waspish
- cross
- hot-tempered
- grouchy
- testy
- disagreeable
- dyspeptic
- crabby
- touchy
- stroppy
- ornery
- ill-natured
- choleric
- brawly
- snappish
- cranky
- prickly
- bristly
- fractious
- bearish
- surly
- warring
- on the warpath
Antonyms:
belligerent Sentence Examples
- The belligerent neighbor constantly started quarrels with his peaceful surroundings.
- The belligerent tone of the speaker escalated the diplomatic tensions.
- The belligerent factions exchanged heated words and threats of violence.
- The belligerent athlete's aggressive style earned him a reputation as a fierce competitor.
- The belligerent students' behavior disrupted the otherwise orderly classroom.
- The belligerent attitude of the government towards its opponents led to widespread unrest.
- The belligerent captain refused to cooperate with other ships in distress.
- The belligerent nature of the conflict made it difficult to reach a peaceful resolution.
- The belligerent protesters clashed with police, resulting in widespread damage and injuries.
- The belligerent animals' territorial instincts led them to engage in frequent fights.
FAQs About the word belligerent
someone who fights (or is fighting), characteristic of an enemy or one eager to fight, engaged in warWaging war; carrying on war., Pertaining, or tending, to wa
aggressive, militant, hostile, chippy, assaultive, scrappy, antagonistic, rude, fierce, discordant
peaceful, pacific, benevolent, friendly, cordial, friendly, unwarlike, amiable, amiable, conciliatory
The belligerent neighbor constantly started quarrels with his peaceful surroundings.
The belligerent tone of the speaker escalated the diplomatic tensions.
The belligerent factions exchanged heated words and threats of violence.
The belligerent athlete's aggressive style earned him a reputation as a fierce competitor.
