0 the quality of wanting to start an argument or fight, or of expressing an argument or opinion very forcefully:
His pugnacity and controversial business dealings had made him unpopular.
This pugnacity abroad at least provides some political cover for macroeconomic moderation at home.
Addington's pugnacity was not an act.
Pugnacity was on display Sunday as former VP Cheney and VP Biden argued over the Obama administration's handling of national security matters.
His famous pugnacity often played well at New York news conferences.
