pugnacious meaning in Hindi

pugnacious in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC CGL 2024 T-1 Synonyms

   Select the most appropriate meaning of the given word.
   Pugnacious

   AGood-temperedBWaspishCArrogantDImpatient
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: B) Waspish

   Correct Answer: Waspish
   Explanation:
   The word "pugnacious" means eager or quick to argue, quarrel, or fight. "Waspish" means easily irritated or prone to anger, making it the closest synonym.
   Other Options:
   • "Good-tempered" – Means calm and easygoing, which is the opposite of pugnacious.
   • "Arrogant" – Refers to having an exaggerated sense of one's importance, which is not directly related to being aggressive.
   • "Impatient" – Means having a tendency to be restless or unwilling to wait, which does not fully capture the meaning of pugnacious.

2. SSC CGL 2024 T-1 Synonyms

   Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
   Pugnacious

   AAllyBDogmaticCSlyDBelligerent
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: D) Belligerent

   Correct Answer: Belligerent
   Explanation:
   • Pugnacious refers to a person who is eager to argue or fight, and the synonym belligerent also describes someone who is aggressive or hostile.
   Other options:

Examples

• “His pugnacious attitude made negotiations difficult.”

pugnacious – questions

What is the meaning of pugnacious in Hindi?

pugnacious means “झगड़ालू, लड़ाकू” in Hindi. In English: Eager or quick to argue or fight

What are the synonyms of pugnacious?

Synonyms of pugnacious: aggressive, belligerent, combative, quarrelsome, hostile.

What is the opposite of pugnacious?

Antonyms of pugnacious: peaceful, docile, amiable.

Has pugnacious been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – pugnacious has been asked 3 times in SSC exams: SSC CGL 2024 T-1, SSC CHSL 2021 T-1.

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