belligerence
Other forms: belligerences
Belligerence is a natural disposition to be hostile or aggressive, or a warlike attitude. The belligerence of Roman gladiators made them excel in battle and instilled fear in their opponents.
Belligerence in people is characterized by a tendency to pick fights or be aggressive toward others. It can be something in your nature, if you're, say, a bully, or it can be an attitude you summon in the heat of battle, as when you're going up against a rival sports team. One thing's for sure, though, there is nothing peaceful about belligerence, which, when displayed by armies or countries, can lead to devastating wars.
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hostile or warlike attitude or naturesynonyms: belligerency
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a natural disposition to be hostilesynonyms: aggressiveness, pugnacitytypes:type of:disagreeablenessan ill-tempered and offensive disposition
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Vocabulary lists containing belligerence
When they are marooned on a deserted island, a group of schoolboys attempts to form a new society.
If you're spoiling for a fight, learn these words from the Latin roots belli ("war") and milit ("soldier").
An administrative mistake lands troublemaker Donovan Kurtis at the Academy of Scholastic Distinction, a prestigious school for gifted students.