belligerence

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   The state of being belligerent; aggressive inclination to war.

   A closer look at North Korean history reveals what Pyongyang’s leaders really want their near-farcical belligerence to achieve — a reminder to the world that North Korea exists, and an impression abroad that its leaders are irrational and unpredictable.

2. 2
   noun

   a natural disposition to be hostile

3. 3
   noun

   hostile or warlike attitude or nature

Etymology

From belligerent + -ence.