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confrontational

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/kənˌfrʌn.təˈneɪ.əl/ · con-front-a-tion-al

characterized by or inclined to challenge or confront; aggressive.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

characterized by or inclined to challenge or confront; aggressive.

چیلنج یا مقابلہ کرنے کی خصوصیت رکھنے والا؛ جارحانہ۔

مقابلہ کرنے والا

muqabla karne wala

Synonyms

combativeargumentativeantagonisticجھگڑالوچیلنج کرنے والادشمن

Antonyms

cooperativeagreeableconciliatoryتعاون کرنے والامناسبصلح پسند

Common Collocations

  • confrontational attitude
  • confrontational approach
  • confrontational style

Example Sentences

His confrontational attitude often led to arguments at work.

اس کا مقابلہ کرنے والا رویہ اکثر کام پر جھگڑے کا باعث بنتا تھا۔

Is ka muqabla karne wala rawaya aksar kaam par jhagre ka baais banta tha.

In a confrontational style, she expressed her disagreement.

اس نے ایک مقابلہ کرنے والے انداز میں اپنی عدم اتفاقی ظاہر کی۔

Us ne ek muqabla karne wale andaaz mein apni adam ittehaqi zahir ki.

Confrontational behavior can escalate conflicts if not managed properly.

اگر مناسب طریقے سے نہیں سنبھالا جائے تو مقابلہ کرنے والا طرز عمل تنازعات کو بڑھا سکتا ہے۔

Agar munasib tareeqe se nahin sambhala jaye to muqabla karne wala tarz amal tanazaat ko barha sakta hai.

Easily Confused With

confront:To confront means to face someone or something directly, while confrontational describes a tendency to engage in conflict.

Word Family

confront
verbمقابلہ کرنا
confrontation
nounمقابلہ
confrontationalism
nounمقابلہ کرنے والا رویہ

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of confrontational as someone always looking to confront others.

Imagine a person standing with fists raised, ready to argue.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

نہیں ہے کچھ تو شورش کا سرمایہ، مگر یہ چھوٹی سی بات دل کو جڑ جائے

Nahin hai kuch to shorish ka sarmaya, magar yeh choti si baat dil ko jud jaaye

There’s not much to stir up trouble, but this little matter can pierce the heart.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

نکی چیز اچھالی تو خیر نہیں ہے۔

Naki cheez uchhali to khair nahin hai.

If you throw a small thing up, there’s no good.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "confrontare" — to bring face to face

First known use: 20th century

The term 'confrontational' evolved from the Latin word 'confrontare.' It entered the English language in the 20th century, primarily used to describe aggressive or combative attitudes in discussions.