agonistical

Examples

• All

• His agonistical style of discussion often leads to heated arguments with his colleagues.

• The philosopher adopted an agonistical approach to challenge prevailing assumptions in his field.

• The debate became quite agonistical as both sides presented strong arguments.

• Her agonistical nature made her a formidable opponent in discussions.

• The presidential debate quickly took on an agonistical tone as the candidates clashed over key policies.

• His agonistical style of discussion often leads to heated arguments with his colleagues.

• The debate became quite agonistical as both sides presented strong arguments.

Synonyms

C

confrontational

vsagonistical

36 7.0

Showing anger and wanting to argue with others

centers on contesting ideas in debate rather than general aggressive action

C

combative

vsagonistical

31 6.1

Being ready to argue or fight

focuses on struggle to overcome opponents through argument or debate

A

argumentative

vsagonistical

22 5.3

Often likes to disagree with other people

is about purposeful contest to overcome others in formal debate

A

agonistic

vsagonistical

• Formal

9.6

Showing a desire to argue or compete with others

is about struggle specifically in argument or debate rather than general competition

How Combative

aggressive

311 3.7

agonistical

• Formal

9.9

combative

31 6.1

argumentative

22 5.3

peaceful

428 1.0

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology