This flashcard defines "combative" as an adjective meaning aggressive and eager to fight or argue, often associated with a negative connotation of being argumentative.
This flashcard defines "combative" as an adjective meaning aggressive and eager to fight or argue, often associated with a negative connotation of being argumentative.
[ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]好斗的；好争论的 A person who is combative is aggressive and eager to fight or argue.
He conducted the meeting in his usual combative style, refusing to admit any mistakes.
他主持会议的时候仍旧显示出一贯的好辩作风，拒绝承认任何错误。
combativeness
They quickly developed a reputation for combativeness.
他们很快就因好斗出了名。
Oxford
com·bat·ive/ˈkɒmbətɪv; NAmEkəmˈbætɪv/adjectiveready and willing to fight or argue 好战的；好斗的；好争论的◆in a combative mood/spirit斗志昂扬；锐气旺盛com·bat·ive/ˈkɒmbətɪv; NAmEkəmˈbætɪv/