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单词 trigger-happy
释义

trigger-happy

adjective

trig·​ger-hap·​py ˈtri-gər-ˌha-pē How to pronounce trigger-happy (audio)
1
: irresponsible in the use of firearms
especially : inclined to shoot before clearly identifying the target
2
a
: inclined to be irresponsible in matters that might precipitate war
b
: aggressively belligerent in attitude

Word History

First Known Use

1943, in the meaning defined at sense 1

trigger-happy

adjective

as in belligerent

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • belligerent
  • bellicose
  • pugnacious
  • combative
  • truculent
  • aggressive
  • warlike
  • militant
  • quarrelsome
  • ambitious
  • disputatious
  • pushy
  • enterprising
  • assertive
  • overambitious
  • hyperaggressive
  • contentious
  • argumentative
  • in-your-face
  • bumptious
  • gladiatorial
  • dynamic
  • go-getting
  • adventurous
  • overconfident
  • emboldened
  • energetic
  • high-pressure
  • cocky
  • adventuresome
  • impudent
  • hustling
  • daring
  • self-assertive
  • discordant
  • obtrusive
  • fierce
  • cheeky
  • feisty
  • dashing
  • insolent
  • vigorous
  • cocksure
  • strenuous
  • unapologetic
  • venturesome
  • self-asserting
  • emphatic
  • gung ho
  • venturous
  • gutsy
  • brassy
  • brash
  • domineering
  • presumptuous
  • confident
  • determined
  • overbearing
  • scrappy
  • audacious
  • unyielding
  • imperious
  • unsubdued
  • bare-knuckles
  • bare-knuckled
  • forward
  • dominating
  • magisterial
  • bold
  • bare-knuckle
  • lordly

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • unambitious
  • unaggressive
  • unassertive
  • easygoing
  • ambitionless
  • docile
  • nonassertive
  • acquiescent
  • relaxed
  • amenable
  • deferential
  • timid
  • compliant
  • submissive
  • passive
  • tractable
  • bashful
  • unenterprising
  • resigned
  • subdued
  • humble
  • mild
  • laid-back
  • shrinking
  • meek
  • shy
  • diffident
  • yielding
  • low-pressure
  • quiet
  • lowly
  • obsequious
  • modest
  • reserved
  • unobtrusive
  • grovelling
  • demure
  • mousy
  • mousey
  • slavish
  • subservient
  • retiring
  • servile
  • cowering
  • cringing
  • groveling
  • overmodest
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