Shervin Pishevar

My truculent opponents are out to settle scores that have nothing to do with Sherpa, and I refuse to allow my enemies to drag my Sherpa family into their fight with me.

Iranian Businessman

Ta-Nehisi Coates

It is often said that Trump has no real ideology, which is not true - his ideology is white supremacy, in all its truculent and sanctimonious power.

American Journalist

Using 'truculent' suggests negativity and is often used to criticize someone's behavior.

Negative Tone

'Truculent' can imply a readiness to engage in physical fights, not just verbal ones.

Physical Altercation

Avoid describing friends with 'truculent' unless you mean they are unpleasantly combative.

Avoid in Friendship

In the second definition, 'truculent' embodies a resistant or defiant character, beyond just aggression.

Defiance Nuance

'Truculent' shows strong resistance, often implying stubbornness or a difficult personality.

Strong Opposition

'Truculent' often intensifies the level of opposition or defiance, making it sound more extreme.