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pugnacious

adjective
/pʌɡˈneɪʃəs/

Meaning

Having a quarrelsome or combative nature; eager to fight.

Example Sentences

His pugnacious attitude often got him into trouble.

Synonyms

aggressive, combative, hostile, quarrelsome, belligerent

Antonyms

peaceful, calm, gentle

Collocations

pugnacious spirit, pugnacious personality, pugnacious tone

Related Vocabularies

Very angry, insane, or foolish.
being the best or most extreme example of its kind; final; last
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harsh, rough, or capable of wearing down by rubbing
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giving physical ease and relaxation; free from stress

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