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confrontational

UK/kɒnfrʌnˈteɪʃnl/US/ˌkɒnfrʌnˈteɪʃnl/
B2

Definitions

adj.

Tending to cause or seek conflict; aggressively opposing.

对抗性的;好挑衅的

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
con-together, with
+
frontmake, do
+
-ationalrelating to, having the nature of
=confrontational

Adjective from confrontation: inclined to confront, i.e. to seek face-to-face conflict rather than avoid it.

Root front still carries 22 more words

Common Collocations

  • 1.confrontational style对抗性作风
  • 2.confrontational tone对抗性语气
  • 3.confrontational approach对抗性方式

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    His confrontational style alienated many colleagues.

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