Synonyms

confrontational

American

[kon-fruhn-tey-shuh-nl, -fruhn-] / ˌkɒn frənˈteɪ ʃə nl, -frʌn- /

Also confrontative

adjective

tending toward or ready for confrontation.

They came to the meeting with a confrontational attitude.

Other Word Forms

nonconfrontational adjective

Etymology

Origin of confrontational

confrontation + -al ¹

Example Sentences

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To some, the music of Irreversible Entanglements may seem confrontational.

From Los Angeles Times

The College Republicans chapter at UF has had a reputation for being energetic, subversive and confrontational, say students there.

From The Wall Street Journal

After consulting with players and fans, the Prem rebranded at the beginning of the current campaign with an emphasis on the physicality and confrontational nature of the on-pitch action.

From BBC

I know that sounds like a desperate postmodern gambit, but it pays hilarious and chilling dividends by turning episodes previously recounted only in disputed legal proceedings into confrontational Brechtian theater.

From Salon

But their confrontational behaviour makes it harder for supporters of the wider scene to persuade sceptics that there is a softer side to the Ultras.

From BBC

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