What is another word for pugnaciousness?

Pronunciation: [pʌɡnˈe͡ɪʃəsnəs] (IPA)

Pugnaciousness is a trait associated with being combative, argumentative, or confrontational. Synonyms for pugnaciousness include belligerence, aggression, hostility, truculence, and combativeness. Someone who exhibits pugnaciousness can be described as contentious, quarrelsome, confrontational, or cantankerous. They may also be described as irritable, irascible, hot-headed, or quick-tempered. Pugnaciousness is often associated with a lack of restraint, impulsiveness, and a tendency to lash out without considering the consequences. People with a pugnacious personality are often seen as difficult to work with, and have a tendency to create conflict where none might otherwise exist.

What are the hypernyms for Pugnaciousness?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Pugnaciousness

If they fought back, the pugnaciousness was knocked out of them at once.
"Police Your Planet"
Lester del Rey
There was about him at thirty-four, an aristocratic pugnaciousness.
"Gargoyles"
Ben Hecht
Birds, eyes of; imperfect singers among; human significance of; songs of English; relative pugnaciousness of English and American; species common to Europe and America; small and large editions of various species of; their ingenuity in the concealment of their nests.
"Locusts and Wild Honey"
John Burroughs

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