What does contentious mean?
Contentious means Marked by heated arguments or controversy..
Contentious
/kənˈtɛn.ʃəs/ · adjective
Meaning
Marked by heated arguments or controversy..
Definitions by Sense
- Marked by heated arguments or controversy.
- Given to struggling with others out of jealousy or discord.
Example Sentences
Ukraine, however, will complain long and hard about a contentious second-half incident when Marko Devic's shot clearly crossed the line before it was scrambled away by John Terry, only for the officials to remain unmoved.
She was not a contentious person as the Other had been; she did not argue and contradict everything I said.
Synonyms for contentious
Antonyms for contentious
Related Words
Word Forms
- more contentious
- most contentious
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for contentious?
Common synonyms include aggressive, bellicose, combative, argumentative.
What is the opposite of contentious?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use contentious in a sentence?
Ukraine, however, will complain long and hard about a contentious second-half incident when Marko Devic's shot clearly crossed the line before it was scrambled away by John Terry, only for the officials to remain unmoved.
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