CEFR C1

pugnacious

adjective

Meaning

Eager or quick to argue, quarrel, or fight.

Examples

He had a pugnacious personality that often got him into trouble.
The lawyer's pugnacious cross-examination style unsettled the witness.

Synonyms: feisty, combative, belligerent, quarrelsome

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pugnacious (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /pʌɡˈneɪʃəs/

Definition

Eager or quick to argue, quarrel, or fight.

Examples

He had a pugnacious personality that often got him into trouble.
The lawyer's pugnacious cross-examination style unsettled the witness.
Despite his small size, the terrier had a surprisingly pugnacious spirit.

How to Use pugnacious

pugnacious towards (prepositional phrase): Showing a readiness to fight or argue with someone or something. — "He was always pugnacious towards anyone who disagreed with him."

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