pugnaciousness (Meaning)
pugnaciousness
showing a readiness to fight, having a quarrelsome or combative nature
Synonyms & Antonyms of pugnaciousness
Synonyms:
- surliness
- fretfulness
- combativeness
- contentiousness
- feistiness
- aggressiveness
- quarrelsomeness
- belligerence
- contrariness
- cantankerousness
- sulkiness
- aggression
- orneriness
- scrappiness
- pugnacity
- bellicosity
- truculency
- truculence
- crustiness
- disputatiousness
- disagreeableness
- belligerency
Antonyms:
Synonyms:
- curmudgeonliness
- crossness
- perverseness
- querulousness
- irritability
- waspishness
- petulance
- irritableness
- antipathy
- fierceness
- anger
- antagonism
- testiness
- huffiness
- crankiness
- unfriendliness
- indignation
- sensitivity
- oversensitiveness
- biliousness
- crotchetiness
- fight
- supersensitivity
- dyspepsia
- irascibility
- choler
- hostility
- peevishness
- pettishness
- rudeness
- perversity
- animosity
- fussiness
- touchiness
- grouchiness
- grumpiness
Antonyms:
FAQs About the word pugnaciousness
showing a readiness to fight, having a quarrelsome or combative nature
surliness, fretfulness, combativeness, contentiousness, feistiness, aggressiveness, quarrelsomeness, belligerence, contrariness, cantankerousness
sociability, affability, forbearance, friendliness, amicability, understanding, agreeableness, long-suffering, cordiality,tolerance
The pugnaciousness of the street rat deterred predators from approaching.
The politician's pugnaciousness in debates often alienated potential voters.
The aggressive pugnaciousness of the rival team overshadowed their sportsmanship.
The stubborn pugnaciousness of the old dog made him a formidable opponent even in his twilight years.
