Combativeness: meaning, definitions and examples

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combativeness

[ ˌkɒmbəˈtɪvnəs ]

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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.

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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

Word origin

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.