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Bellicosity: meaning, definitions and examples

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bellicosity

 

[ bəˌlɪˈkɒsɪti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in conflict

Bellicosity is a predisposition to engage in war or conflict. It is characterized by aggressive behavior and a readiness to fight.

Synonyms

aggressiveness, belligerence, hostility

Examples of usage

  • His bellicosity often led to unnecessary confrontations.
  • The country's bellicosity towards its neighbors caused tension in the region.
Context #2 | Noun

personality trait

Bellicosity can also refer to a personality trait marked by a combative nature and a tendency to provoke or engage in arguments.

Synonyms

contentiousness, pugnacity, quarrelsomeness

Examples of usage

  • His bellicosity made it difficult to have civil discussions with him.
  • She was known for her bellicosity and quick temper.

Translations

Translations of the word "bellicosity" in other languages:

🇵🇹 belicosidade

🇮🇳 युद्धप्रियता

🇩🇪 Kriegsführungswille

🇮🇩 kebeligeran

🇺🇦 войовничість

🇵🇱 wojowniczość

🇯🇵 戦闘性

🇫🇷 belligérance

🇪🇸 belicosidad

🇹🇷 savaşçılık

🇰🇷 호전성

🇸🇦 ميل للحرب

🇨🇿 bojovnost

🇸🇰 bojovnosť

🇨🇳 好战性

🇸🇮 bojevitost

🇮🇸 stríðslyndi

🇰🇿 соғысқұмарлық

🇬🇪 ომისადმი მიდრეკილება

🇦🇿 döyüşkənlik

🇲🇽 belicosidad

Etymology

The word 'bellicosity' originated from the Latin word 'bellicosus', meaning warlike. It has been used in English since the early 17th century to describe the aggressive or warlike tendencies of individuals or nations. Bellicosity is often associated with conflict, aggression, and a readiness to engage in war.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,607, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.