Combativeness: meaning, definitions and examples
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combativeness
[ ˌkɒmbəˈtɪvnəs ]
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.
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.
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.