belligerence — aggressive or warlike behavior; readiness to fight
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: aggressive or warlike behavior; readiness to fight
Pronunciation (IPA): /bəˈlɪdʒərəns/
Korean meaning: 호전성, 교전상태, 공격적인 태도
Korean pronunciation: 벨**리**져런스
Example Sentences
- The customer's belligerence over a 50-cent charge made the entire coffee shop go silent.
- The country's belligerence toward its neighbors has led to increased military tensions.
- His belligerence during team meetings was so intense that people started bringing snacks to watch the drama unfold.
belligerence
NOUN//bəˈlɪdʒərəns//
aggressive or warlike behavior; readiness to fight
Neighbors ready to fight over nothing
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Intelligence defeats belligerence born of negligence
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Origin
라틴어 'bellum(전쟁)'과 'gerere(수행하다)'에서 유래되어, 말 그대로 '전쟁을 수행하는 상태'라는 의미로 발전했습니다.
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“The customer's belligerence over a 50-cent charge made the entire coffee shop go silent.”
“The country's belligerence toward its neighbors has led to increased military tensions.”
“His belligerence during team meetings was so intense that people started bringing snacks to watch the drama unfold.”
“The union's belligerence during negotiations resulted in a prolonged strike.”
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