What does pugnacity mean?
Pugnacity means The act or characteristic of being aggressive or combative..
Pugnacity
/pʌɡˈnæsəti/ · noun
Meaning
The act or characteristic of being aggressive or combative..
Example Sentences
His sister is out front, cleaning her gun with that intimidating pugnacity that has most of the men in town keeping well clear of her.
Synonyms for pugnacity
Antonyms for pugnacity
Related Words
Word Forms
- pugnacities
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for pugnacity?
Common synonyms include pugnaciousness, belligerence, aggressiveness, contentiousness.
What is the opposite of pugnacity?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use pugnacity in a sentence?
His sister is out front, cleaning her gun with that intimidating pugnacity that has most of the men in town keeping well clear of her.
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