pugnacious
/pəɡˈnæʃɪs/
eager or quick to argue, quarrel, or fight
pugnacious in a sentence
“The pugnacious debater never backed down from a challenge.”
Origin of pugnacious
Latin pugnax from pugnare (to fight), from pugnus (fist)
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causing or likely to cause disagreement or argument
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skilled in dealing with sensitive matters tactfully
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having or showing a wish to do evil to others
uncouth
lacking good manners, refinement, or grace