
Confrontational
Negative Tone
Confrontational implies a readiness to challenge or argue, often seen negatively in social interactions.
His confrontational demeanor made him unpopular at social gatherings.
Intensity
This adjective suggests a strong, forceful presence that could provoke intense reactions.
The debate became heated and confrontational.
Power Dynamics
Use 'confrontational' to describe situations where someone is asserting power or dominance.
She took a confrontational stance when negotiating her salary.
Compare with
AggressiveAntagonisticArgumentativeBelligerentChallengeCombativeHostileProvocativeQuarrelsome
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