English to English
contentious
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adjective (a)
- Fond of contention; given to angry debate; provoking dispute or contention; quarrelsome.(adjective)source: webster1913
adjective satellite (s)
- inclined or showing an inclination to dispute or disagree, even to engage in law suits(adj.all)Example:
A style described as abrasive and contentious.
source: wordnet30 - involving or likely to cause controversy(adj.all)Example:
A central and contentious element of the book.
source: wordnet30
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