
Combative
Negative Impression
Using 'combative' may suggest someone is uncooperative and hard to work with.

His combative attitude during meetings creates tension.
Intensity Matters
'Combative' indicates a high level of aggression, more than just being argumentative.

She became combative when her ideas were challenged.
Emotionally Charged
The word can evoke strong emotions; use with caution to avoid escalating conflicts.

Avoid calling someone combative during a disagreement.
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AggressiveBellicoseBelligerentConfrontationalContentiousHostileMilitantPugnaciousQuarrelsomeTruculent
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