combative
intermediateB2/kəmˈbætɪv/ · com-ba-tive
ready or eager to fight or argue; aggressive.
Meanings
ready or eager to fight or argue; aggressive.
لڑائی یا بحث کے لیے تیار یا مشتاق؛ جارحانہ.
جھگڑا کرنے والا
jhagda karne wala
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- combative nature
- combative attitude
- combative spirit
Example Sentences
His combative nature often leads to arguments with his peers.
اس کی جھگڑا کرنے والی فطرت اکثر اپنے ہم عمروں کے ساتھ بحثوں کا باعث بنتی ہے.
Us ki jhagda karne wali fitrat aksar apne hum umron ke sath behsoon ka baais banti hai.
In a debate, being combative can be both an asset and a liability.
بحث میں، جھگڑا کرنے والا ہونا ایک فائدہ اور نقص بھی بن سکتا ہے.
Bahas mein, jhagda karne wala hona aik faida aur nuqs bhi ban sakta hai.
The combative tone of the discussion escalated quickly.
بحث کا جھگڑا کرنے والا لہجہ جلد ہی بڑھ گیا.
Bhash ka jhagda karne wala lehja jald hi barh gaya.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'combat' which is related to fighting. 'Combative' shares a similar root.
Envision a boxing ring where fighters are poised and ready to engage.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
ستم جو چھپ کے بھرے ہیں تصادم کی شکل بھی ہے،/ یہ قمر بھی دل میں رکھتا ہے، اندھیروں کی جنگ بھی ہے۔
Sitm jo chup ke bhare hain tasadum ki shakal bhi hai, / Ye qamar bhi dil mein rakhta hai, andheron ki jang bhi hai.
The pain hidden beneath is also a shape of combat; / This moon too harbors in the heart, a battle against darkness.
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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
چور کے گلے کا پھندا
Chor ke gale ka phanda
The noose around the thief's neck.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "combattivus" — pertaining to fighting
First known use: 17th century
The word 'combative' evolved from the Latin 'combattivus', which pertains to fighting and has been used to describe a disposition or attitude that engages in conflict or controversy.