combative

adjective ! Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about combative at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

1. Inclined or showing an inclination to dispute or disagree, even to engage in law suits.

   a style described as abrasive and contentious

2. Striving to overcome in argument.

   a dialectical and agonistic approach

3. Having or showing a ready disposition to fight.

   bellicose young officers