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Learn the meaning of pugnacious with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.
pugnacious
(adjective)
pugnacious
(adjective)
Meaning
eager to fight or argue
Example
"The pugnacious debate quickly escalated into a shouting match."
Synonyms
argumentativecombativehostile
Antonyms
friendlypeacefuldocile
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Word origin
From Latin 'pugnax', meaning fighter.
Related word forms
noun: pugnacity
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