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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It was the last flare-up of a confrontational night, one that ends with Arsenal having their destiny in their own hands as they stand eight games from title glory.

From BBC

Rep. Jasmine Crockett, the preferred candidate of many Republicans because of her confrontational style of politics.

From The Wall Street Journal

Although it is not unusual for various parties to seek to influence in works council elections, this "highly confrontational approach" is unprecedented, he said.

From Barron's

Pollock, who can play across the back row, also enjoys playing on the edge, adding that he plays best when "aggressive and confrontational".

From BBC

She described the encounter as confrontational — and a disaster.

From Los Angeles Times

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