Factious
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈfækʃəs/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Factious is an adjective meaning Of, pertaining to, or caused by factions.
Meaning
Of, pertaining to, or caused by factions.
More Meanings
- Given to or characterized by discordance or insubordination.
Example Sentences
I heard that she left off powder, patches, and rouge, for a month when his third consort died, and he grew religious—whether out of grief or gratitude, I never heard; then she grew factious, for the sake of your own King, and thought to strew the way to the altar with straws instead of flowers. I applaud her spirit in fighting for a crown.
Synonyms for factious
Depending on context, synonyms include discordant, divisive, dissentious.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include divisive, dissentious, discordant, partisan, factional, fusarial.
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