truculent

/ˈtɹʌkjʊlənt/

adjective

Meaning

Cruel or savage.
"The truculent soldiers gave us a steely-eyed stare."
Deadly or destructive.
Defiant or uncompromising.
Eager or quick to argue, fight or start a conflict.

Synonyms

barbarous,

cruel,

ferocious,

fierce,

savage,

deadly,

destructive,

defiant,

inflexible,

stubborn,

uncompromising,

unyielding,

belligerent