: challenging or opposing someone especially in an angry way
a confrontational interview
I think we should take a less confrontational approach.
She's become increasingly confrontational with her parents and teachers.
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“Confrontational.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/confrontational. Accessed 17 Jul. 2026.
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