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

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.