The pugnacious little boy constantly talks back to his mother.

John’s pugnacious behavior causes him to have few friends.

While my twin sister is quite pugnacious, I prefer to avoid confrontations.

Of course, I would prefer a docile pet over a pugnacious one any day!

Unfortunately, Harriet becomes pugnacious after only a few drinks.

Because the pugnacious actor argues with everyone, it is hard for him to find work.

I wish my pugnacious Chihuahua did not nip at guests all the time.

My teacher is pugnacious and reprimands the class often.

Are you always so pugnacious or do you ever let up?

During cross examination, the defendant was pugnacious.