pugnacious
🇬🇧 UK/pʌg'neiʃәs/🇺🇸 US
GREC2
Definitions
adj.
Naturally aggressive, combative, or eager to argue or fight
好斗的,好争吵的,挑衅的
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedpugnroot
+
acioussuffix
=pugnacious
Common Collocations
- 1.pugnacious attitude好斗的态度
- 2.pugnacious personality好争吵的性格
- 3.[pugnacious tone]挑衅的语气
- 4.pugnacious rival好斗的对手
Example Sentences
- 1.
The pugnacious politician never backed down from a heated debate.
- 2.
His pugnacious nature made it difficult for him to maintain lasting friendships.
- 3.
The pugnacious terrier barked aggressively at every passing stranger.