Combativeness: meaning, definitions and examples

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combativeness

 

[ ˌkɒmbəˈtɪvnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in a conversation

The quality of being eager to fight or argue; pugnacity.

Synonyms

aggressiveness, belligerence, contentiousness

Examples of usage

  • His combativeness often led to heated debates with his colleagues.
  • Her combativeness made it difficult to have a constructive conversation.
Context #2 | Noun

in a competitive environment

The willingness to engage in conflict or competition; assertiveness.

Synonyms

assertiveness, competitiveness, determination

Examples of usage

  • Her combativeness in negotiations often resulted in favorable outcomes.
  • The team's combativeness on the field helped them win the championship.

Translations

Translations of the word "combativeness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 combatividade

🇮🇳 लड़ाकूपन

🇩🇪 Kampflust

🇮🇩 kegigihan

🇺🇦 бойовитість

🇵🇱 bojowość

🇯🇵 闘志 (tōshi)

🇫🇷 combativité

🇪🇸 combatividad

🇹🇷 kavgacılık

🇰🇷 전투성 (jeontuseong)

🇸🇦 المقاتلة

🇨🇿 bojechtivost

🇸🇰 bojovnosť

🇨🇳 好斗性 (hàodòuxìng)

🇸🇮 bojnost

🇮🇸 bardagavirkni

🇰🇿 шайқасқұмарлық

🇬🇪 მებრძოლი სულისკვეთება

🇦🇿 döyüşkənlik

🇲🇽 combatividad

Etymology

The word 'combativeness' is derived from the noun 'combat', which comes from the Old French word 'com(b)at' and the Latin word 'combattere', meaning 'to fight together'. The suffix '-iveness' is added to form the quality or state of being eager to fight or argue. The term has been used in English since the early 19th century.

See also: combatant, combatants, combative, combatively, noncombatant.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,867, 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.