Choose the word from the given options that is closest in meaning to the given word
‘PUGNACIOUS’
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Quarrelsome
Pugnacious means eager to argue or fight. It describes a person who is always ready for a quarrel. Its synonym is quarrelsome.
Example: The pugnacious boy picked a fight with everyone in the class.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Rebellious | refusing to obey authority or rules (a rebellious person resists control, while a pugnacious person looks for a fight with anyone, so the two are not the same) | The rebellious teenager refused to follow the hostel rules. |
| (2) Amusing | funny and entertaining (it has no link with fighting) | He told an amusing story about his first day at work. |
| (3) Quarrelsome (answer) | often arguing or ready to argue (both words describe a person who likes conflict) | Our quarrelsome neighbour complains about everything. |
| (4) Desirable | worth having or wanted (it has no link with fighting) | A good knowledge of computers is desirable for this job. |
| Synonyms of pugnacious: quarrelsome, aggressive, belligerent, combative Antonyms of pugnacious: peaceable, gentle, docile, mild Also asked in CUET (UG): pugnacious – 14-05-2026 Slot 2, 21-05-2025 Slot 1 |