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confrontational

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++con·fron·ta·tion·al /ˌkɒnfrənˈteɪʃənəl◂ $ ˌkɑːn-/ adjective  ARGUElikely to cause arguments or make people angry 故意寻衅的,容易引起冲突的 a confrontational style of management 对抗式的管理方式
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confrontationalIn an attempt to improve his image, Stevens has decided to be less confrontational.The New Zealand attitude is becoming increasingly confrontational and commercial.Geoff is too confrontational at times.She moves from these accessible images to searing self-portraiture, head-on pictures of herself that are almost confrontational in their honesty.True, the Senate is a less confrontational place than the House.His reasoned and reasonable tone had contrasted strongly with the confrontational stance of his colleagues.Some are worried that Beier's confrontational style will upset his staff.Stern is a radio and TV talk show host known for his confrontational style.Stanley is very confrontational with Blanche and slightly rude.Rather than being openly confrontational with his parents, he just quietly-and perhaps unconsciously-refused to comply with their demands.
Corpus cause likely arguments or to make angry people


confrontational
confrontational /ˌkɒnfrənˈteɪʃənəl◂ $ ˌkɑːn-/ adjective
likely to cause arguments or make people angry:
    a confrontational style of management


con·fron·ta·tion·alBrE /ˌkɒnfrʌnˈteɪʃənl/ 🔊NAmE /ˌkɑːnfrənˈteɪʃənl/ 🔊 adjectivetending to deal with people in an aggressive way that is likely to cause arguments, rather than discussing things with them 对抗性的;挑起冲突的


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