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Meaning of Truculent
having a fierce or aggressive quality
Definitions
- Having a fierce or aggressive quality, i.e., being brutally harsh or fiercely antagonistic
- * Having a violent or savage nature, or displaying a tendency towards violent behavior
Etymology of Truculent
The word "truculent" originates from the Latin word "truculentus," which means "fierce" or "savage"
It is derived from the Latin word "trux," meaning "fierce" or "cruel," and the suffix "-ulentus," which forms an adjective indicating a tendency or quality
The word has been used in English since the 17th century to describe someone or something that is fiercely aggressive or antagonistic
Example Uses
- The truculent tone of the letter made it clear that the writer was not open to negotiation
- * The truculent behavior of the crowd made it difficult for the police to maintain order
- * The company's truculent response to the criticism only served to further alienate their customers