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confrontational

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Adj — Prone to picking fights or provoking conflict; aggressively direct.

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a confrontational tone confrontational approach

Etymology

From confrontation + -al.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “confrontational” mean?

The word “confrontational” means prone to picking fights or provoking conflict; aggressively direct. In plain terms, describes someone or something that goes looking for a fight rather than avoiding one.

How do you pronounce “confrontational”?

“Confrontational” is pronounced konf-ruhn-tay-shuhn-UHL (/ˌkɒnfɹənˈteɪʃənˈəl/ in IPA).

How do you use “confrontational” in a sentence?

Here is “confrontational” used in a sentence: “His confrontational style made negotiations harder than they needed to be.”

What part of speech is “confrontational”?

“Confrontational” is an adjective.

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