CEFR B2

confrontational

adjective

Meaning

Tending to deal with situations in a way that involves direct opposition or conflict.

Examples

Her confrontational approach to negotiations often made her opponents uncomfortable.
The politician was known for his confrontational style, rarely backing down from a debate.

Synonyms: aggressive, combative, belligerent, antagonistic

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confrontational (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /kənˌfrʌnˈteɪʃənəl/

Definition

Tending to deal with situations in a way that involves direct opposition or conflict.

Examples

Her confrontational approach to negotiations often made her opponents uncomfortable.
The politician was known for his confrontational style, rarely backing down from a debate.
He was advised to adopt a less confrontational attitude to resolve the dispute peacefully.

How to Use confrontational

confrontational with (prepositional phrase): Directly opposing or challenging someone. — "He was confrontational with anyone who disagreed with him."
confrontational towards (prepositional phrase): Behaving in a way that challenges or opposes. — "Her confrontational towards her boss led to her dismissal."

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