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combatividade

[kom-bah-tee-vee-DAHD]
nounfemininepl: combatividades
combativeness
1. The quality or state of being inclined to fight or argue; willingness to engage in combat or dispute
The fighter's combativeness was evident in every match.
A combatividade do lutador era evidente em cada luta.
2. A tendency to be aggressive, confrontational, or ready for conflict
His combativeness made negotiations difficult.
Sua combatividade tornou as negociações difíceis.
3. Competitive spirit or determination to overcome obstacles
The team's combativeness helped them win the championship.
A combatividade do time os ajudou a ganhar o campeonato.
NYC Slang
fight spirit / scrappiness
Synonyms
agressividadebelicosidadepugnacidaderivalidadedeterminaçãoespírito competitivo
Antonyms
pacifismomansidãodocilidadepassividadecomplacência

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
combatividade
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
combatividade
Common in business and sports contexts
Portugal
combatividade
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

com toda a combatividade
espírito de combatividade
perder a combatividade
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