Combativeness

Pronunciation: /kəmˈbætɪvnəs/

Combativeness (noun)

  1. A person’s tendency to want to fight or argue, especially when they feel challenged.
  2. The quality of being aggressive in action or speech, often shown through repeated confrontations.
  3. In war or sports, the strength of will to resist and attack the enemy or opponent.

Examples

  • Her combativeness makes her ready to fight in any tense situation.
  • Their combativeness keeps them ready to fight when problems start.