You know the saying: he who fights and runs away? They say he lives to fight another day. While it might seem cowardly that he runs away, he is ready to fight another day and that is someone always ready for a fight.
In this case, what do you call this type of person? What name do you use for someone willing and eager for a fight no matter his place or standing on a matter?
I have put together 15 names that you can call or use to describe people who are always ready for a fight.
18 Words for Someone Who Is Always Ready for a Fight
- Aggressor
- Antagonist
- Combatant
- Competitor
- Contenders
- Eristic
- Truculent
- Belligerent
- Pugnacious
- Bully
- Brawler
- Provocateur
- Scrappy
- Feisty
- Militant
- Fierce
- Valorius
- Doughty
Points to remember
- A person who lives to fight and is always ready to watch a fight is a combatant.
- A person who loves to instigate others or set others for a fight is an eristic individual.
- The person who loves to fight and has a high chance of winning due to skill is called a contender.
Let’s take a closer look at all of them now, shall we?
1. Aggressor
An aggressor is someone who initiates a fight or conflict. When there is an issue or a disagreement, an aggressor is the first to contemplate a violent or hostile move. If this is the case with arms, they will pull their weapon first.
An aggressor attacks the other side with whatever they have even if it is with their words. Even if they are not a party in the tussle, they will spur a party to attack. An aggressor derives joy in making the first move and they will spring surprise attacks. It makes them feel powerful.
2. Antagonist
Normally you hear antagonists in movies and books as the villains that oppose the protagonist by creating obstacles. We have antagonists in our real world and they are those people that create conflict.
They are bent on frustrating the efforts of others, opposing them in every way that possibly can. They do all of this so they can confront them and they can fight you as they want.
3. Combatant
A combatant is someone who engages in fighting, whether it’s physical or verbal. They enjoy fighting hence they are always prepared to fight. They are well acquainted with carrying arms.
Combatants are usually military men and people in the armed forces. They are usually professionals and they take orders. They fight however in line with their beliefs and interests.
And another one is “challenger.” A challenger is someone who issues a challenge or provocation.
4. Competitor
A competitor is someone who is engaged in a competition, whether it’s friendly or hostile. In this context of someone always ready for a fight, a competitor is a polite term.
It does not however erase or reduce the meaning. You can use the term competitor for a person who takes everything as a competition or who sees everything as something to win.
They will take arguments and even simple tasks as a competition that they must win. It’s a different type of fight, or at least that’s what they see it as.
5. Contender
A contender is not just a person who is always ready for a fight or a competition, they also have a good chance of winning a competition or contest.
Anyone who sees them can tell already from their disposition that they are people who are most likely to win.
Contenders are called potential winners because of the skills or qualifications they possess. They go after the prize and do not consider their opponents much.
If you are making bets, be sure to keep your money on the contenders. They will not let you down.
6. Eristic
You can describe someone as eristic if they are only out to begin or extend an argument or a debate by taking the opposite view.
They are not keen on settling on a comfortable or suitable conclusion that works for everyone. They are out for drama and a little conflict. They are the kind that will bring up another point of view for the sake of confusion.
This word has a Greek origin. In Greek mythology, Eris was the goddess of strife and she was known to create or start wars for the fun of it. A person who is eristic is not after the cause but the chaos they can cause.
7. Truculent
The word truculent can be used to describe a person who is fierce, aggressive, and eager to fight or start an argument. A truculent person is very ill-tempered and very argumentative.
One thing that sets a truculent person apart is that they are more verbal in their assault than physical. That is, they will pick a fight with you, argue with you, and handle every battle they want to have with you with their lips alone.
8. Belligerent
A belligerent is someone hostile or aggressive with an emphasis on aggression. They do not have a single happy bone in them, it’s rare to see them smile, and their mood swings faster to a bad one than a happy one.
A belligerent person always wants to challenge someone to a fight. If you are around a belligerent person and you are not careful, they will drag you into a fight that they are willing to fight. They are very confrontational people.
9. Pugnacious
A pugnacious person is someone who is combative, and stubborn. They are always ready to pick a quarrel, and sometimes throw hands.
They are not willing to compromise and because of this, they do not get on well with others. They resist authority figures and disrespect them.
Another trait of someone who is pugnacious is that they hold grudges. They never forgive and they hold those grudges as a reason to fight with others.
10. Bully
A bully is a person who picks on another person. Most times, a bully is older, bigger, and stronger, and because of their insecurities, they go on to hit or fight with other people.
They also do this to prove their strength. A bully starts off by picking on ignorant people and teasing and harassing them.
Most bullies are people who are being bullied or who were once bullied. When you try to stand up to a bully they pick a fight instead of apologizing for their behavior.
11. Brawler
A brawler is a person who fights a lot under the influence of alcohol. A brawler is very quarrelsome and even disagreeing with him will lead to a fight. Brawlers fight roughly, noisily, and with a lot of anger in them.
A brawler also likes to quarrel and it is from quarrels that he starts fights. A brawler fights often and anything that does not agree with him becomes a reason to fight.
12. Provocateur
A provocateur is always keen on a fight, conflict, and anything that screams chaos. Things in that line excite them. A provocateur will try to incite people using words, other people, rhetoric, and any other manner they can to get a strong reaction from people.
They can also use other people just so that there is a conflict. They will go to any length just to ensure that they wreak havoc any place and the fights ensue. A good alternative for a provocateur is a provoker.
13. Scrappy
A scraper is an aggressive competitor who is eager to fight physically in a competition. A scrappy person is often used to talk about professional boxers and just strong people who don’t give up easily.
That is, someone who is skilled in physical combat or fighting, either in a street-fighting or unorthodox manner. It can also be used more broadly to describe a person who is tough and tenacious in dealing with difficult situations or adversaries.
A scrappy person may be underpowered but often tenacious, resourceful, and resilient towards achieving what they want.
They are always ready for a fight against their competitor. They are not afraid to work hard to overcome difficult situations or adversaries and achieve their goals.
14. Feisty
Another word you can use to describe someone always ready for a fight. A feisty person is spirited, lively, and full of energy displaying an assertive and determined attitude in their daily interactions. They are always not afraid to speak their mind.
They have tenacious behavior and are ready to argue with anyone at any time. They are often characterized by their strong-willed nature, determination, and willingness to stand up for themselves or their beliefs.
15. Militant
Militant can be used to describe someone aggressive and actively engaged in a cause often involving confrontation or fighting. It suggests a readiness to use force or violence to achieve one’s goals.
Unlike others, a militant person is always ready to fight for positivity. They are fiercely dedicated and committed to their cause, often displaying a combative approach.
A militant may actively participate in protests, demonstrations, or other forms of activism, and are willing to use force or violence if necessary to achieve their objectives.
They are often uncompromising in their beliefs and may reject peaceful solutions in favor of more aggressive tactics.
16. Fierce
A fierce person is inclined to react violently. They have a forceful nature like that of a lion where opponents fear them.
They have a relentless drive to pursue their goals and overcome obstacles in their path. They carry a powerful presence and command respect around them.
A fierce person is not easily moved by others’ opinions and stands firm in their beliefs and values. They fearlessly take on challenges and confront adversity head-on, refusing to back down.
Their fighting approach inspires others. A fierce person leaves a lasting footprint and serves as a powerful role model for tenacity and resilience.
17. Valorius
While you might choose to call this a made-up word, I would describe it as uncommon. You can use it to describe a person of courage who is always ready for battle. Valorous is synonymous with valor, and a person of valor is full of strength and courage.
In this case, these fighters are not bitter, angry, or just troublemakers. They were brave and strong. One thing to note is that valor is not solely physical.
It is about the strength of the mind too. People say you first win or lose in the mind, right? It applies to valor as well. A person of valor is not just strong, he has his conviction and determination to back him up and give him victory in the end.
18. Doughty
The last word on our list but not the least is the adjective doughty. A person of doughty nature is strong-willed, competent in his art, and valiant.
Doughty people are determined and they do not just fight anyhow. They have a particular cause that they fight for and are very serious about. If you are going to battle with a doughty person unprepared then you might as well say your last prayers because they are not fighting with a smile or without preparation.
To sum it all up, while fighting is not a very wonderful attribute to know a person by, there are different kinds of people who are always ready for a fight.
Some fight out of duty or obligation like a man of valor or a warrior. Some fight out of bitterness and their problems like belligerent people. Others just sway in between.
Whatever you decide to call whoever is always ready for a fight, ensure it matches with their reason to fight. And if you feel that you should talk to them as to why they are always aggressive then you should, although you will have to be careful to not get into a fight yourself.
For those who have a sense of obligation, you should look up to them and encourage them when you can. That said, choose your words wisely, and have a great day.
