🇬🇧🇨🇳 belligerent - 好战的 : English Lesson

Meaning of "belligerent" ("好战的"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

The word belligerent describes someone who is always in a fighting mood—like a grumpy cat, a little brother who won’t stop arguing, or a squirrel defending its nut stash. A belligerent person or animal acts tough, picks fights, and isn’t afraid to argue—even when it makes no sense!

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

Grandma’s cat is so belligerent that it hisses at its own reflection.

My goldfish looked belligerent when I forgot to feed him—he was swimming in circles angrily.

My baby sister gets belligerent if you take away her cookie—she once tried to bite me.

My little brother gets belligerent when he loses at board games—last time, he tried to flip the entire table!

Our rooster is so belligerent that even the cows are afraid of him.

A belligerent man bangs a table. A belligerent woman points and shouts. A belligerent boy stamps his foot. A belligerent dog jumps and barks. The belligerent crowd gets loud. A kind woman takes a cup of tea and puts it on the table; the belligerent man takes a breath and sits down.

This word is at the B1 level, which means it’s important for understanding and discussing familiar topics like work, school, or leisure. Words at this level help you express your thoughts, opinions, and experiences with more detail.

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