Both Uses
belligerent
in
A Wrinkle in Time
(Edited)
- Do you enjoy being the most belligerent, uncooperative child in school?
p. 32.9 *belligerent = hostile (the attitude of one eager to fight)
- Why are you being so belligerent and uncooperative?
p. 146.8
Definitions:
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(1)
(belligerent) hostile (the attitude of one eager to fight); or one already engaged in a fight or war
- (2) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)