How do you spell Pugnacious?
Correct spelling
pugnacious
Remember PUGN- from Latin pugnus (fist) - pugnacious fighters use fists
Why is pugnacious spelled this way?
From Latin pugnax, combative. PUGNUS (fist). Someone pugnacious leads with their fists — combativeness that seeks confrontation.
Common misspellings of pugnacious
pugnatiouspugnacouspugnashious
Example
The pugnacious politician seemed eager to pick fights with anyone who disagreed.