pugnacity

NOUN
  1. a natural disposition to be hostile
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How To Use pugnacity In A Sentence

  • A sexually driven humanity retained the instinct of pugnacity as part of what it meant to be huaman.
  • A sexually driven humanity retained the instinct of pugnacity as part of what it meant to be huaman.
  • Its inhabitants are known for their pugnacity, as well as for their tradition of hospitality.
  • After his unusual demureness in face of the star-making machinery, I'm pleased to see Philip Pullman recovering his characteristic pugnacity to defend his dark materials from the interference of the interfering Faithful: Religion grants its adherents malign, intoxicating and morally corrosive sensations. Philip Gets His Groove Back
  • No.' Josephine frowned and leaned back, somewhat unnerved by Doc's pugnacity. BEHINDLINGS
  • He believes his character transition has been for the best and maintains that he was unable to channel his pugnacity positively, rendering it a hindrance rather than a help.
  • This is perhaps because they give a kind of vicarious satisfaction to the pugnacity inherent in all of us.
  • His pugnacity in defense of his liberal instincts is obviously genuine.
  • He looked at Elham and saw that Elham's pugnacity had been replaced by fear. A QUESTION OF PRINCIPLE
  • This season, Jim Telfer has been lending his experience and infectious fervour and pugnacity to Scotland's rucking and mauling and at times there did seem more of the dynamic impact of bygone days.
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