Truculent: meaning, definitions and examples
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truculent
[ ˈtrʌkjʊlənt ]
behaving aggressively
Eager or quick to argue or fight; aggressively defiant. Showing a readiness or desire to fight or argue.
Synonyms
aggressive, bellicose, belligerent, hostile
Examples of usage
- He had a truculent expression on his face.
- The truculent customer refused to leave the store.
- She was known for her truculent attitude towards authority figures.
harsh or cruel
Fierce; cruel; savagely brutal. Showing ferocity or aggression.
Synonyms
ferocious, inhumane, merciless, ruthless
Examples of usage
- The truculent dictator ruled with an iron fist.
- Her truculent remarks left everyone feeling uneasy.
- The dog's truculent behavior made it difficult to approach.
Translations
Translations of the word "truculent" in other languages:
🇵🇹 truculento
🇮🇳 उग्र
🇩🇪 streitsüchtig
🇮🇩 garang
🇺🇦 агресивний
🇵🇱 agresywny
🇯🇵 好戦的な
🇫🇷 agressif
🇪🇸 agresivo
🇹🇷 kavgacı
🇰🇷 공격적인
🇸🇦 عدواني
🇨🇿 bojovný
🇸🇰 bojechtivý
🇨🇳 好斗的
🇸🇮 prepirljiv
🇮🇸 árásargjarn
🇰🇿 агрессивті
🇬🇪 აგრესიული
🇦🇿 təcavüzkar
🇲🇽 agresivo
Word origin
The word 'truculent' originates from the Latin word 'truculentus', meaning fierce or savage. It entered the English language in the mid-16th century. Over time, 'truculent' has come to be associated with aggressive or hostile behavior, reflecting its roots in describing fierceness and cruelty.