Definition of Pugnacious

Combative in nature; ready to fight

Examples of Pugnacious in a sentence

The pugnacious little boy constantly talks back to his mother.  🔊

John’s pugnacious behavior causes him to have few friends.  🔊

While my twin sister is quite pugnacious, I prefer to avoid confrontations.  🔊

Of course, I would prefer a docile pet over a pugnacious one any day!  🔊

Unfortunately, Harriet becomes pugnacious after only a few drinks.  🔊

Because the pugnacious actor argues with everyone, it is hard for him to find work.  🔊

I wish my pugnacious Chihuahua did not nip at guests all the time.  🔊

My teacher is pugnacious and reprimands the class often.  🔊

Are you always so pugnacious or do you ever let up?  🔊

During cross examination, the defendant was pugnacious.  🔊

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