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Pugnacity

usgb/pʌɡˈnæsəti/Volume
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Argumentative NaturePlay
Pugnacity highlights a person's strong desire to argue, sometimes causing trouble. SlideHis pugnacity at the meeting caused a heated debate.
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Not Physical ConflictPlay
'Pugnacity' involves arguing or verbal fighting, not necessarily physical brawls. SlideThe pugnacity of her speech revealed her opposition.
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Pugnacity often implies a negative judgment about someone's quarrelsome attitude. SlideHer pugnacity made her unpopular with her colleagues.
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