pugnacious in German
pugnacious in German is streitsüchtig, kampflustig, streitlustig — pugnacious means having a strong tendency to argue or fight.
pugnacious in German
streitsüchtig
Naturally aggressive or hostile; combative; belligerent; bellicose.
kampflustig
Naturally aggressive or hostile; combative; belligerent; bellicose.
streitlustig
Naturally aggressive or hostile; combative; belligerent; bellicose.
aggressiv
Naturally aggressive or hostile; combative; belligerent; bellicose.
kampfeslustig
Naturally aggressive or hostile; combative; belligerent; bellicose.
kämpferisch
Naturally aggressive or hostile; combative; belligerent; bellicose.
What does "pugnacious" mean?
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adjective Having a strong tendency to argue or fight.
"The pugnacious senator picked a fight with every reporter in the room."
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pugnacious in a sentence
- The pugnacious senator picked a fight with every reporter in the room.
- Even as a child, he was pugnacious and quick to square up to bigger kids.
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What is "pugnacious" in German?
"pugnacious" in German is streitsüchtig, kampflustig, streitlustig. pugnacious means: Having a strong tendency to argue or fight.
How do you use "pugnacious" in a sentence?
Example: "The pugnacious senator picked a fight with every reporter in the room." In German, "pugnacious" is streitsüchtig, kampflustig, streitlustig.
Are there other ways to say "pugnacious" in German?
Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "pugnacious": streitsüchtig, kampflustig, streitlustig, aggressiv, kampfeslustig, kämpferisch.
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