Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pugnacious
Adjective
/pʌɡˈneɪʃəs/
Definition
Eager or quick to argue, quarrel, or fight.
Examples
- Despite his small size, the pugnacious dog would bark fiercely at anyone who approached.
- She had a pugnacious attitude, always ready to defend her opinions in debates.
Meaning
Pugnacious describes a person who has a tendency to be combative or aggressive. It conveys a readiness to take on challenges or confrontations.
Synonyms
- argumentative
- combative
- belligerent
- hostile
- quarrelsome
