confrontational

[ kon-fruhn-tey-shuh-nl, -fruhn- ]

adjective

1. tending toward or ready for confrontation:

   They came to the meeting with a confrontational attitude.

Other Words From

• noncon·fron·tation·al adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of confrontational¹

confrontation + -al ¹

Example Sentences

While his second term in office may be more organised than his first, it may end up being even more confrontational.

From BBC

Jones later wrote in his book: "Some of the younger rappers didn't even know who he was. When addressing some of the more confrontational comments from the floor, Powell maintained his South Bronx demeanour and authoritative cool throughout."

From BBC

Coote's alleged insults about Liverpool and Klopp – who even his biggest admirers would admit was confrontational from his technical area – allow sceptics to challenge that principle of integrity.

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Does it have to be so confrontational?

From Salon

Fletcher is alleged to have acted in an "improper and/or confrontational manner" and used "abusive and/or insulting words" towards the match officials during the club's Premier League win over Brentford on 19 October.

From BBC

Related Words

• adversarial
• antagonistic
• bellicose
• combative