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-derived
pugnroot
+
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.

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