confrontational
Translation
confrontational, hostile, aggressive
Examples
He has a very confrontational style of management.
He has a very confrontational style of management.
She tried not to be confrontational in the meeting.
She tried not to be confrontational in the meeting.
Grammar Patterns
a confrontational ((person/style)) a person or style that is hostile or argumentative He has a confrontational approach to problems.
to be confrontational to behave in a hostile or argumentative way You don't have to be so confrontational to make your point.
Similar Words
Synonyms: aggressive, hostile, argumentative; Antonyms: conciliatory, peaceful, cooperative
Etymology
From the noun 'confrontation' plus the adjectival suffix '-al'.
Memory Tips
Describes a person or behavior that is likely to cause a 'confrontation'.