1. hostile and aggressive; eager to fight or argue
2. engaged in or carrying on warfare
Usage: formal; legal

1. a nation or person engaged in war or conflict
Usage: formal; legal

Examples

• The customer became belligerent when told the store was closed.
• His belligerent attitude made it difficult to have a reasonable discussion.
• The two belligerent nations finally agreed to a ceasefire.
• She responded in a belligerent tone to any criticism.
• The treaty was signed by all belligerent parties.
• The bouncer removed the belligerent patron from the club.
• International law governs the treatment of belligerents during wartime.