Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
assaultiveness
noun
/əˈsɔːltɪv.nəs/
Definition
The quality of being aggressive, belligerent, or prone to engage in attacks or confrontations.
Examples
- His assaultiveness in discussions often led to heated arguments.
- The court took her assaultiveness into account when determining the sentence.
- Children displayed assaultiveness in their play when they felt threatened.
Meaning
Assaultiveness refers to a tendency to be aggressive or to initiate violence or confrontation. It can describe both physical attacks and verbal aggression.
Synonyms
- aggressiveness
- belligerence
- hostility
- pugnacity
- combativeness
