Pronunciation: /ˈtrʌkjələns/
noun aggressiveness or hostility
A1 The puppy's truculence towards other dogs was just a show of playfulness.
A2 The truculence of the customer towards the waiter was uncalled for.
B1 The politician's truculence during the debate turned off many voters.
B2 The team captain's truculence on the field motivated his teammates to play harder.
C1 The CEO's truculence in negotiations helped secure a lucrative deal for the company.
C2 The general's truculence in battle earned him a reputation as a fearless leader.
adjective truculent (fierce or cruel)
A1 The dog showed truculence towards strangers by growling and barking.
A2 The teacher was surprised by the student's truculence when asked to put away their phone.
B1 The truculence of the customer made it difficult for the salesperson to assist them.
B2 His truculence in negotiations often led to conflicts with other business partners.
C1 The politician's truculence during debates alienated many voters.
C2 Her truculence towards her colleagues created a hostile work environment.
formal The CEO's truculence during negotiations made it difficult to reach a compromise.
informal His truculence in the meeting was off-putting to everyone in the room.
slang I can't stand his truculence, he always has to be so confrontational.
figurative The storm's truculence was evident in the way it battered the coastline.
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