confrontational
gb/kˌɑnfɹəntˈeɪʃənəl/ us/kˌɑnfɹəntˈeɪʃənəl/
B2
Ingles
konfliktuskereső, kötekedő, konfrontatív, konfliktusos, támadó
B2
1
kötekedő
B2
Padron ng paggamit:
[someone] is confrontational (about/with [someone])
He gets confrontational when anyone questions his decisions.
Ha bárki megkérdőjelezi a döntéseit, rögtön konfliktuskeresővé válik.
The customer became confrontational and started shouting at the staff.
A vevő egyre kötekedőbb lett, és kiabálni kezdett a személyzettel.
She’s not confrontational, so she usually raises problems by email instead of in meetings.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
Don’t be confrontational with your classmates.
Ne légy kötekedő az osztálytársaiddal.
He sounds confrontational today.
Ma eléggé kötekedőnek hangzik.
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Do not confuse confrontational (argumentative) with confident or direct (which can be neutral).
Kahulugan
ready to argue or fight
Mga kolokasyon
a confrontational person
|a confrontational attitude
|a confrontational manner
|a confrontational tone
|get confrontational
|become confrontational
|overly confrontational
|increasingly confrontational
|confrontational behavior
|a confrontational approach
Mga kasingkahulugan
argumentative (Emphasizes a tendency to argue, not necessarily hostile.)
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combative (Stronger; suggests a fighting spirit and resistance.)
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aggressive (Broader; can include physical or very forceful behavior.)
Mga kasalungat
nonconfrontational (Avoiding conflict and direct challenges.)
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conciliatory (Aiming to reduce tension and reach agreement.)
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tactful (Careful not to offend when discussing difficult topics.)
Mga tema
communication
|conflict
|emotions
|relationships
Depinisyon
Likely to argue with people and start conflict.
Inclined to confront others in an aggressive or argumentative way, often causing conflict.
C1
2
konfrontatív
C1
konfliktusos
B2
Padron ng paggamit:
a confrontational [meeting/debate/relationship/strategy]
The talks turned confrontational after both sides accused the other of lying.
A tárgyalások konfrontatívvá váltak, miután mindkét fél hazugsággal vádolta a másikat.
The debate was so confrontational that the moderator had to intervene repeatedly.
A vita annyira konfrontatív volt, hogy a moderátornak többször is közbe kellett lépnie.
They decided on a less confrontational strategy to keep the partnership intact.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
The meeting became confrontational.
A megbeszélés konfrontatívvá vált.
Their relationship is confrontational.
A kapcsolatuk konfliktusos.
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
A confrontational situation is not just a ‘difficult’ one; it involves direct conflict or opposition.
Kahulugan
involving conflict or open opposition
Mga kolokasyon
a confrontational meeting
|a confrontational debate
|a confrontational relationship
|a confrontational strategy
|a confrontational stance
|a confrontational climate
|a confrontational exchange
|a confrontational encounter
|a confrontational style
|a confrontational atmosphere
Mga kasingkahulugan
hostile (Stresses unfriendliness and antagonism.)
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adversarial (Often used for formal opposition (e.g., legal, political).)
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contentious (Focuses on dispute and disagreement, sometimes less personal.)
Mga kasalungat
cooperative (Working together rather than opposing each other.)
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amicable (Friendly and without conflict.)
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collaborative (Emphasizes joint effort and shared goals.)
Mga tema
communication
|conflict
|politics
|business
Depinisyon
Full of open disagreement and tension.
Characterized by open disagreement or direct opposition between people or groups.
C1
3
támadó
B1
konfrontatív
C1
Padron ng paggamit:
confrontational [questions/interviewing/style]
The interviewer took a confrontational tone and repeatedly challenged the minister’s figures.
A kérdező támadó hangnemet ütött meg, és újra meg újra megkérdőjelezte a miniszter számait.
Her confrontational questions put the CEO on the defensive.
Támadó kérdései védekezésre kényszerítették a vezérigazgatót.
They chose a less confrontational way to raise the issue in the press conference.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
The reporter asked confrontational questions.
Az újságíró támadó kérdéseket tett fel.
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Confrontational questioning is stronger than ‘direct’; it often implies pressure or criticism.
Kahulugan
directly challenging with hard questions
Mga kolokasyon
confrontational questions
|a confrontational interview
|confrontational interviewing
|a confrontational reporter
|a confrontational line of questioning
|a confrontational style of questioning
|confrontational questioning
|a confrontational press conference
|confrontational cross-examination
|confrontational comments
Mga kasingkahulugan
challenging (Can be neutral; confrontational more openly oppositional.)
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hard-hitting (Emphasizes strong impact, often in journalism.)
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probing (Focuses on depth and investigation, not necessarily conflict.)
Mga kasalungat
gentle (Not forceful or pressuring in questioning.)
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soft (Not demanding; sometimes implies lack of toughness.)
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nonthreatening (Designed not to make someone feel attacked.)
Mga tema
communication
|media
|work
Depinisyon
Asking questions in a strong, challenging way.
Using direct, challenging questions or statements, especially to make someone respond to criticism or uncomfortable facts.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
confrontational
IPA
GB/kˌɑnfɹəntˈeɪʃənəl/
US/kˌɑnfɹəntˈeɪʃənəl/
Mga pantig at diin
con - front - a - tion - al (5 pantig)
Stress on 3rd syllable (a)
Mga anyo ng salita
Adjective
- Base: confrontational
Mga kaugnay na salita
Core family
confront
verb B1
confrontation
noun B2
Related words
confrontationally
adverb C1
Negative and opposite forms
nonconfrontational
adjective
Mga ekspresyon
confrontational approach
1/kˌɑnfɹəntˈeɪʃənəl əpɹˈoʊt͡ʃ/
fixed phrase
dealing with issues by challenging
A way of handling something by challenging people directly.
Mga Halimbawa
- They rejected a confrontational approach and focused on finding common ground.
- A confrontational approach can work in a crisis but often damages trust over time.
- The manager’s confrontational approach led to high staff turnover.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- We should not take a confrontational approach.
confrontational attitude
1/kˌɑnfɹəntˈeɪʃənəl ˈætətˌud/
fixed phrase
habit of arguing with others
A way of thinking that often leads to arguments.
Mga Halimbawa
- His confrontational attitude makes teamwork difficult.
- She tried to change her confrontational attitude after getting feedback from colleagues.
- A confrontational attitude can escalate small disagreements into bigger conflicts.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- He has a confrontational attitude.
confrontational questions
1/kˌɑnfɹəntˈeɪʃənəl kwˈɛst͡ʃənz/
fixed phrase
questions that challenge aggressively
Strong questions that make someone defend themselves.
Mga Halimbawa
- The committee asked confrontational questions about the missing funds.
- He froze when the audience started firing confrontational questions at him.
- Confrontational questions can shut down honest discussion if people feel attacked.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- They asked confrontational questions.
confrontational stance
1/kˌɑnfɹəntˈeɪʃənəl stˈæns/
fixed phrase
formal
public position of opposition
A strong position that shows you are against someone.
Mga Halimbawa
- The minister took a confrontational stance toward the unions.
- A confrontational stance may win headlines but can make agreement harder.
- They softened their confrontational stance to restart negotiations.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- The company took a confrontational stance.
confrontational style
1/kˌɑnfɹəntˈeɪʃənəl stˈaɪl/
fixed phrase
typical argumentative manner
A usual way of speaking that often causes arguments.
Mga Halimbawa
- His confrontational style puts people on edge even when he’s making a reasonable point.
- She’s trying to replace her confrontational style with a more collaborative one.
- The team complained about the coach’s confrontational style.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- He has a confrontational style.
confrontational tone
1/kˌɑnfɹəntˈeɪʃənəl tˈoʊn/
fixed phrase
hostile way of speaking
A speaking style that sounds like an argument.
Mga Halimbawa
- Your email has a confrontational tone—could you soften it a bit?
- He adopted a confrontational tone as soon as the meeting started.
- The discussion stayed productive until her tone became confrontational.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- Try not to use a confrontational tone.