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How to pronounce “pugnacious”
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Pronunciation guide for pugnacious
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of pugnacious with real speech in context.
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- Real speech example
- Finding Samuel Lowe
We are, I guess prideful, and pugnacious.
- Definition summary
- Naturally aggressive or hostile; combative; belligerent; bellicose.
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How to pronounce pugnacious
Finding Samuel Lowe

We are, I guess prideful, and pugnacious.
Example Sentences
A Deep Dive Into “pugnacious”
Meaning
- [Adjective]
- Naturally aggressive or hostile; combative; belligerent; bellicose.
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