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   contentious

   /kənˈtɛn(t)ʃəs/

   adjective

   • 1. causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial: "a contentious issue" Similar controversialdisputabledebatabledisputedcontendedopen to question/debatemootvexedambivalentequivocalunsureuncertainunresolvedundecidedunsettledborderlinerare:controvertibleOpposite uncontroversial
   • ▪ involving heated argument: "the socio-economic plan had been the subject of contentious debate" Similar heatedvehementfierceviolentintenseimpassionedcommittedOpposite calm
   • ▪ (of a person) given to provoking argument. Similar argumentativequarrelsomedisputatiousdisputativeconfrontationalcaptiousfactiouscavillingpugnaciouscombativeready for a fightdefianthostileantagonisticbellicosebelligerentmilitantwarringfightingbattlingthreateninglitigiousirasciblecantankerousirritablepetulanttruculentfieryquick-temperedhot-temperedill-temperedbad-temperedcholericbickeringwranglinginformal:stroppyscrappyOpposite peaceable
   • ▪ relating to or involving differences between contending parties.

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French contentieux, from Latin contentiosus, from content- ‘striven’, from the verb contendere.

   Derivatives

   • 1. contentiously adverb
   • 2. contentiousness noun

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMeaning of contentious in English - Cambridge Dictionary

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   CONTENTIOUS definition: 1. causing , involving, or likely to cause disagreement and argument: 2. causing , involving, or…. Learn more.

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   causing , involving, or likely to cause disagreement and argument: a contentious decision / policy / issue / subject. contentious views She has some very contentious views on education. The director had a contentious relationship with the eccentric actor. Fewer examples. The proposal is highly contentious.

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   The meaning of CONTENTIOUS is likely to cause disagreement or argument. How to use contentious in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Contentious.

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   inclined or showing an inclination to dispute or disagree, even to engage in law suits. “a style described as abrasive and contentious ” synonyms: combative, disputatious, disputative, litigious. argumentative. given to or characterized by argument. adjective. involving or likely to cause controversy.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCONTENTIOUS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   3 meanings: 1. tending to argue or quarrel 2. causing or characterized by dispute; controversial 3. law relating to a cause or.... Click for more definitions.

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   adjective tending to argument or strife; quarrelsome: a contentious crew. Synonyms: argumentative, disputatious causing, involving, or characterized by argument or controversy: contentious issues. Law. pertaining to causes between contending or opposing parties. contentious / kənˈtɛnʃəs /

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   Definition of contentious adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   contentious meaning, definition, what is contentious: causing a lot of argument and disagreeme...: Learn more.

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    Dictionary definition of contentious. Characterized by disagreement, conflict, or controversy, often involving strong and opposing opinions or positions. "The contentious issue divided the community and sparked intense discussions." Detailed meaning of contentious.

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    A complete guide to the word "CONTENTIOUS": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.