unpeaceable

Thân thiện

A neighbor's unpeaceable dog barks loudly at the mail carrier.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Not disposed to peace; inclined to conflict or disagreement: Describes a person, group, or nature that is not peaceful, tends to be quarrelsome, or is resistant to calm and harmony.

Usage

The adjective "unpeaceable" is used to characterize a state or temperament that is contrary to peace. It is a formal term, often found in legal, philosophical, or literary contexts to describe an inherent unwillingness to live in peace or a tendency to provoke strife.

Examples

• The historian described the border region as historically unpeaceable, with frequent clashes between communities.
• His unpeaceable demeanor made him unsuitable for the diplomatic negotiation team.
• An unpeaceable spirit often undermines efforts at reconciliation.

Advanced Usage

• "Unpeaceable assembly": A legal term for a gathering characterized by a disposition to riot or disturb the public peace, as opposed to a peaceful assembly.
  • The protest was declared an unpeaceable assembly and was dispersed by the authorities.

Variants and Related Words

• Unpeaceful (adj): Lacking peace; marked by conflict or turmoil. (Note: "Unpeaceful" often describes a situation, while "unpeaceable" more often describes a character or disposition).
• Contentious (adj): Tending to argue or stir up controversy.
• Quarrelsome (adj): Given to arguing or fighting.

Synonyms

• Belligerent: Warlike or aggressively hostile.
• Bellicose: Demonstrating aggression and willingness to fight.
• Truculent: Eager or quick to argue or fight; aggressively defiant.
• Hostile: Unfriendly; antagonistic.

Antonyms

• Peaceable: Inclined to avoid conflict; peaceful.
• Pacifistic: Opposed to war or violence as a means of settling disputes.
• Conciliatory: Intended or likely to placate or pacify.
• Amiable: Having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. not disposed to peace