June 13, 2026

Truculent

adjective

Definition

Eager or quick to argue or fight; aggressively defiant. A truculent person challenges others at the slightest provocation.

Example Sentence

“The truculent union representative refused every compromise the management offered.”

Etymology

From Latin truculentus, from trux (fierce, savage).

Scrabble Score

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TRUCULENT scores 11 points in Scrabble.

Synonyms & Related Words

aggressive belligerent combative defiant

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