Aggressive Vocabulary

2 words in this vocabulary list

adjective demonstrating aggression and willingness to fight

  • The bellicose nation declared war on its neighboring country.
  • He's always so bellicose whenever someone disagrees with him.
  • Don't mess with him, he's a real bellicose dude.
  • The storm clouds gathered overhead, looking bellicose and ready to unleash their fury.

noun an aggressive attitude or position

adjective causing someone to feel hurt, upset, or annoyed

  • The company issued a formal apology for the offensive remarks made by one of its executives.
  • I can't believe he said such offensive things at the dinner party.
  • That joke was so offensive, dude.
  • Her words were like a slap in the face, deeply offensive and hurtful.