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PUGNACIOUS

(adj.sat, adj.)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Pugnacious.

Pugnacious - as an adjective satellite

Tough and callous by virtue of experience

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hard-bittenhard-boiled

Ready and able to resort to force or violence

Example: "Pugnacious spirits...lamented that there was so little prospect of an exhilarating disturbance"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rough9

Pugnacious - as an adjective

Naturally aggressive or hostile; combative; belligerent; bellicose.

Example Sentences

"He had a pugnacious attitude and was always looking for a fight."
"The boxer was known for his pugnacious nature in the ring."
"She was fired from her job because of her pugnacious behavior towards her colleagues."
"The pugnacious cat attacked anyone who came near its territory."
"His pugnacious response to criticism only escalated the argument."
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Word Game Points

Is PUGNACIOUS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, pugnacious is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PUGNACIOUS has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is PUGNACIOUS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, pugnacious is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PUGNACIOUS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.

Is PUGNACIOUS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, pugnacious is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PUGNACIOUS has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.

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