truculent — eager or quick to argue or fight; aggressively defiant
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: eager or quick to argue or fight; aggressively defiant
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtrʌkjələnt/
Example Sentences
- My cat becomes truculent whenever I try to give him a bath.
- The truculent teenager refused to apologize for breaking the window.
- His truculent remarks during the meeting made everyone uncomfortable.
truculent
ADJECTIVE[/ˈtrʌkjələnt/]
eager or quick to argue or fight; aggressively defiant
The truculent knight glared and shoved anyone who dared approach the tavern door.
The truculent chef hurls succulent fruits in rage!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin truculentus, derived from trux meaning 'fierce' or 'savage.' Ancient Romans used this word to describe the aggressive nature of wild beasts.
Breakdown
truc- (fierce/savage) + -ulent (full of/characterized by) + -t (adjective ending)
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📝Examples
“My cat becomes truculent whenever I try to give him a bath.”
“The truculent teenager refused to apologize for breaking the window.”
“His truculent remarks during the meeting made everyone uncomfortable.”
“The truculent driver honked aggressively at every car that passed him.”
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