truculent

Definition of Truculent in English :

1. truculent

defiantly aggressive

Example Sentences:
'a truculent speech against the new government'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Truculent

adjective

1.

defiantly aggressive, sullen, or obstreperous

2. archaic

savage, fierce, or harsh

adjective

1.

fierce; cruel; savage; ferocious

2.

rude, harsh, mean, scathing, etc.

said esp. of speech or writing

3.

pugnacious or bellicose

adj.

1. Disposed or eager to fight or engage in hostile opposition; belligerent.

2. Showing or expressing bitter opposition or hostility; aggressively defiant: a truculent speech against the new government; a truculent glance.

3. Disposed to violence; ferocious or cruel.