Meanings of belligerent attitude in English

When I had come nearer I saw the cause of his belligerent attitude.

As a coach, his belligerent attitude endears him to his players, if not referees.

There was no redress, if redress there must be, save in assuming a belligerent attitude.

She turned round with flashing eyes and belligerent attitude.

But her belligerent attitude to Europe may prove to be the Iron Lady's most enduring legacy.

Adams, a sincere admirer of Seward, was in error as to the source of American belligerent attitude.

Teddy was rapidly assuming a belligerent attitude.

He did not deliberate long upon his release, however, before recovering his feet, and resuming his former belligerent attitude.

Evidently some one was playing with the little creature, and was pretending to be kept at bay by its belligerent attitude.

After decades of secrecy and denial concerning the sexual abuse of children, there is now an almost belligerent attitude of caution.

Bob lowered his head, sticking out his chin and assuming a belligerent attitude with eyes fixed on the slender figure of his opponent.

She maintained this belligerent attitude for several days, during which time a series of informal negotiations were pending, and wide alarm spread over the island.

"It looks as though you were doing your share of it," snapped the proprietor, noting his guest's belligerent attitude and drawn weapon.