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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

pugnacity

/pʌɡˈnæsɪti/ noun · British & US
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What does pugnacity mean?

noun

A quality of being quarrelsome or aggressively argumentative; a tendency to engage in disputes or arguments.

Example

"Her pugnacity in the debate made her a formidable opponent."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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