noun
- plural of combativeness; the quality or state of being ready or eager to fight or argue
Usage: Always used in plural form; Abstract noun derived from the adjective combative
Examples
- The two boxers' combativenesses were evident as they entered the ring.
- Her combativenesses in debates made her a formidable opponent.
- The coach tried to channel the team's combativenesses into productive competition.
- Their combativenesses clashed during the heated negotiation.
- Despite their combativenesses, they eventually reached a compromise.
- The combativenesses displayed by the rival factions threatened the peace agreement.