Pugnacious

Pugnacious Definition

Eager or quick to argue, fight, or engage in conflict; combative.

A well-established but relatively uncommon word, especially in formal or literary descriptions of aggressive behavior.

Pugnacious is an adjective.

Pugnacious has high GRE relevance.

Pugnacious appears in GregMat vocabulary.

Pugnacious Synonyms

aggressive , bellicose , belligerent , combative , quarrelsome

How To Use Pugnacious In A Sentence

1. The pugnacious debater challenged every claim made by his opponent.
2. Despite his pugnacious reputation, the coach encouraged his players to resolve disagreements calmly.
3. The dog appeared pugnacious, barking and lunging at anyone who approached the gate.