Pugnacity
noun
The quality of being eager or quick to argue or fight.
Despite his small size, the boy had an unexpected pugnacity that intimidated the older bullies.
Often appears as...
- display pugnacity
- surprising pugnacity
noun
The quality of being eager or quick to argue or fight.
Despite his small size, the boy had an unexpected pugnacity that intimidated the older bullies.
Often appears as...
- display pugnacity
- surprising pugnacity
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Argumentative Nature
Pugnacity highlights a person's strong desire to argue, sometimes causing trouble.
His pugnacity at the meeting caused a heated debate.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Physical Conflict
'Pugnacity' involves arguing or verbal fighting, not necessarily physical brawls.
The pugnacity of her speech revealed her opposition.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Connotation
Pugnacity often implies a negative judgment about someone's quarrelsome attitude.
Her pugnacity made her unpopular with her colleagues.
Pro Tip 1/3Argumentative Nature
Pugnacity highlights a person's strong desire to argue, sometimes causing trouble.
His pugnacity at the meeting caused a heated debate.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Physical Conflict
'Pugnacity' involves arguing or verbal fighting, not necessarily physical brawls.
The pugnacity of her speech revealed her opposition.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Connotation
Pugnacity often implies a negative judgment about someone's quarrelsome attitude.
Her pugnacity made her unpopular with her colleagues.
Pro Tip 1/3Argumentative Nature
Pugnacity highlights a person's strong desire to argue, sometimes causing trouble.
His pugnacity at the meeting caused a heated debate.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Physical Conflict
'Pugnacity' involves arguing or verbal fighting, not necessarily physical brawls.
The pugnacity of her speech revealed her opposition.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Connotation
Pugnacity often implies a negative judgment about someone's quarrelsome attitude.
Her pugnacity made her unpopular with her colleagues.
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Quote examples
Sinclair Lewis
American Novelist
Pugnacity is a form of courage, but a very bad form.
Quote examples
Sinclair Lewis
American Novelist
Pugnacity is a form of courage, but a very bad form.
Example 1 of 1
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