truculent
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Trump’s truculent brand of American nationalism is a terrible idea for many reasons, not least in the encouragement it gives to Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping to target weaker U.S. allies.
From Seattle Times
In response, three British warships were sent by William Douglas, the truculent British Columbia governor, also spoiling for a fight.
From Seattle Times
Wrapping up his truculent remarks, as reported by the Washington Post, the projector-in-chief then called Smith a “f***ing a**hole,” adding that Biden and the Democrats were “running a Gestapo administration.”
From Salon
When the state rolled back fares, a truculent “Cap” pulled the plug, halting operations for more than a week.
From Seattle Times
The truculent trio are all using the same tired bingo card of victimization politics that Donald Trump keeps in his breast pocket.
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
