pugnacious
definition: ready and able to resort to force or violence
example: The troops were well rested and quite pugnacious.
speech part: adjective
synonyms:
rough
definition: tough and callous by virtue of experience
example: The laborers were pugnacious after years of hard work.
speech part: adjective
synonyms:
hard-boiled
hard-bitten
definition: naturally aggressive, hostile or combative
example: The general was pugnacious and it suited their work in wartime.
speech part: adjective
synonyms: