confrontational

== English == === Etymology === From confrontation + -al. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˌkɒnfɹənˈteɪʃənˈəl/ === Adjective === confrontational (comparative more confrontational, superlative most confrontational) Pertaining to a confrontation; characterized by, or given to initiating hostile encounter; in-your-face. Synonyms: confrontal, confrontative ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ====