confrontational

//ˌkɒnfrʌnˈteɪʃənəl//
C1Frequency Level 12Neutral
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Adjective

confrontationalCanonical form
more confrontationalComparative
most confrontationalSuperlative
1

Tending to deal with situations in an aggressive or hostile way; inclined to provoke conflict or argument.

His confrontational attitude made it difficult to have a productive discussion.

2

Characterized by or involving direct opposition or challenge.

The debate became increasingly confrontational as both sides refused to compromise.