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bellicosity
This term describes a proactive, aggressive inclination toward conflict. It carries a formal, academic tone and suggests a temperament or a state of being rather than a single act of aggression. It is often used in political or diplomatic contexts to describe the hostile posture of a nation or a leader.
Because it is an abstract quality, the word is uncountable. It cannot be pluralized to describe multiple instances of aggression; instead, one must use phrases like "instances of bellicosity" or "displays of bellicosity" to quantify the behavior.
Meanings
Examples
The emperor was known for his bellicosity and constant desire to expand his borders.
His sudden bellicosity during the meeting surprised everyone in the room.
I cannot stand the bellicosity of these two rival factions.
The general's bellicosity made diplomatic solutions nearly impossible.
The general's bellicosity made diplomatic solutions nearly impossible.
Why such bellicosity over a simple misunderstanding?
Why such bellicosity over a simple misunderstanding?
The regime used state media to fuel a sense of national bellicosity.
He masked his insecurity with a display of outward bellicosity.
He masked his insecurity with a display of outward bellicosity.
The orc chieftain's bellicosity was legendary throughout the southern lands.