truculent
Adjective
Hard difficulty
What does “truculent” mean?
adjective.eager or quick to argue or fight; aggressively defiant.
SAT Usage
this adjective is often found in contexts involving conflict, aggression, or strong opposition, such as debates or confrontations. It emphasizes a hostile or combative demeanor, distinguishing itself from similar terms like "belligerent," which may imply a more general inclination towards war or conflict, rather than the specific eagerness to engage in argument or fight.
Common Confusions
Truculent implies an eager hostility or readiness to fight, while belligerent usually suggests a more general inclination toward conflict without the specific eagerness for confrontation.
Do not choose truculent if the context emphasizes calmness or peace rather than eagerness or quickness to argue or fight.
Example Sentences
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The truculent soldiers gave us a steely-eyed stare.