Truculency (Noun)
Meaning
Obstreperous and defiant aggressiveness.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The student's truculency during the teacher's lecture disrupted the entire class and earned him a trip to the principal's office.
- Her truculency on social media had gained her a reputation for being confrontational and abrasive.
- The protesters' truculency towards the opposing team's fans escalated into violent clashes, requiring police intervention.
- His truculency during the debate led to accusations of bullying and intimidation by his opponents.
- The paparazzi's truculency while chasing the celebrity down the street resulted in a scuffle and several damaged cameras