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
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.