Pugnacious

Pronunciation: /pʌɡˈneɪʃəs/

Definitions of pugnacious

adjective having a combative or aggressive nature; eager or quick to argue, quarrel, or fight

Example Sentences

A1 The pugnacious dog barked loudly at the mailman.

A2 The pugnacious child always got into fights at school.

B1 The pugnacious attitude of the team captain often caused conflicts with other players.

B2 Her pugnacious demeanor in negotiations helped her secure a better deal.

C1 The politician's pugnacious rhetoric alienated many voters.

C2 The CEO's pugnacious leadership style led to increased profits for the company.

Examples of pugnacious in a Sentence

formal The pugnacious debate between the two scholars lasted for hours.

informal Don't mess with him, he's got a pugnacious attitude.

slang That guy is always looking for a fight, he's so pugnacious.

figurative Her writing style is often described as pugnacious, always challenging the status quo.

Grammatical Forms of pugnacious

• past tense: pugnaciously
• plural: pugnacious
• comparative: more pugnacious
• superlative: most pugnacious
• present tense: pugnacious
• future tense: will be pugnacious
• perfect tense: have been pugnacious
• continuous tense: is being pugnacious
• singular: pugnacious
• positive degree: pugnacious
• infinitive: to pugnacious
• gerund: pugnaciously
• participle: pugnacious

Origin and Evolution of pugnacious

First Known Use: 1640 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'pugnacious' originated from the Latin word 'pugnax', which means inclined to fight or quarrel.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'pugnacious' has retained its original meaning of being combative or aggressive, but it is now also used more broadly to describe someone who is eager to argue or engage in conflict.