streitlustig — meaning in English
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English meaning
- argumentative adjective Tending to argue or disagree, often over small things.
- belligerent adjective Hostile and aggressive; eager to fight or argue.
- combative adj Eager to fight or argue; aggressively confrontational.
- contentious adj Likely to cause disagreement or heated argument.
- warlike adj Eager for or inclined toward war; aggressive and hostile.
Senses
streitlustig is used for these senses in English:
- argumentative Prone to argue or dispute.
- belligerent (by extension) Aggressively hostile, eager to fight.
- combative Given to fighting; disposed to engage in combat; pugnacious.
- contentious Given to struggling with others out of jealousy or discord.
- pugnacious Naturally aggressive or hostile; combative; belligerent; bellicose.
- quarrelsome Argumentative; fond of or prone to quarreling.
- warlike Hostile and belligerent.
argumentative — full definition
- adjective Tending to argue or disagree, often over small things.
- adjective Relating to or presenting a structured argument.
belligerent — full definition
- adjective Hostile and aggressive; eager to fight or argue.
- adjective Actually engaged in war; warring.
- noun A country or group actively fighting a war.