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combativeness
[/kəmˈbætɪvnəs/]
noun
combatividade
1.
The quality or tendency to be eager or quick to fight; aggressiveness in confrontation
His combativeness made him unsuitable for diplomatic work.
Sua combatividade o tornava inadequado para trabalhos diplomáticos.
2.
A disposition or inclination toward conflict or dispute
The team's combativeness on the field impressed the coach.
A combatividade do time em campo impressionou o técnico.
Synonyms
aggressiveness
belligerence
pugnacity
contentiousness
hostility
confrontationalism
Antonyms
peacefulness
passivity
docility
pacifism
tranquility
meekness
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
combatividade
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
combatividade
standard usage; may colloquially use 'agressividade'
São Paulo
combatividade
standard usage in formal contexts
Portugal
combatividade
standard usage; may also use 'carácter combativo'
Related Idioms & Phrases
ready for a fight
spoiling for a fight
have a chip on one's shoulder
fighter's spirit
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