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contentious

/kənˈtɛn.ʃəs/adjective3 syllables

Contentious means: inclined or showing an inclination to dispute or disagree, even to engage in law suits.

Synonyms for contentious13

adjective, as in inclined or showing an inclination to dispute or disagree, even to engage in law suits

combative, disputatious, disputative, litigious, argumentative

adjective, as in involving or likely to cause controversy

controversial

also used for contentious

agonistic, bangsome, bellicose, belligerent, debateful, discordant, factious

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What does contentious mean?2

adjective

1

inclined or showing an inclination to dispute or disagree, even to engage in law suits“a style described as abrasive and contentious”

2

involving or likely to cause controversy“a central and contentious element of the book”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with contentious?2

three syllables

pretentious

four syllables

conscientious
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Contentious in a sentence

  • Religion is a contentious topic for many people.danieljtah
  • The debate was very contentious and didn't result in any fruitful conclusions.danieljtah
  • The issue turned out to be very contentious.patgfisher
  • Discussions about religion are very often contentious.danieljtah
  • She was known for always being contentious.danieljtah
  • Yanni's relationship with Skura was extremely contentious.Amastan
  • Tom is a very contentious man.Ergulis

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