Contentious
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /kənˈtɛn.ʃəs/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Contentious is an adjective meaning Marked by heated arguments or controversy.
Meaning
Marked by heated arguments or controversy.
More Meanings
- Given to struggling with others out of jealousy or discord.
Example Sentences
She was not a contentious person as the Other had been; she did not argue and contradict everything I said.
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.
Synonyms for contentious
Depending on context, synonyms include aggressive, bellicose, combative, argumentative, litigious, disputatious.
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