combativeness
noun [ U ] formal uk/ˈkɒm.bə.tɪv.nəs/ us/kəmˈbæ.t̬ɪv.nəs/
好战;好斗;好争论
an eagerness to fight or argue
He was known for his combativeness and short temper. 他以好斗和脾气暴躁而闻名。
Her combativeness and agitation may have been caused by dementia. 她的好斗和焦躁可能是由痴呆症引起的。
See: combative
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- She shows a fierce temper and a reckless combativeness.
- Evans' combativeness has always been balanced by his generosity and loyalty.
- Their happiness has turned to combativeness as the two former classmates began feuding over how to divide up the money.