😡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

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