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contentious::adjective | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | combative, disputatious, disputative, litigious |
| Derivation | contention, contentiousness |
a style described as abrasive and contentious.
contentious::adjective | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Derivation | contention |
a central and contentious element of the book.
Examples of contentious
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Derek Jeter, after contentious negotiations, is back with a three-year contract.
From the usatoday.com
Nuclear power has been politically contentious in the United States for decades.
From the timesunion.com
Even this is contentious, as America wants a bigger role for the private sector.
From the economist.com
Parliament would then remove some of the legislation's more contentious clauses.
From the economist.com
Team orders have long been a contentious issue in F1, and were outlawed in 2002.
From the edition.cnn.com
The most contentious issues were elevated to ministers and heads of delegations.
From the bloomberg.com
In a contentious battle, Davis committed to the Tigers in early January of 2007.
From the al.com
The race to succeed Nixon as attorney general has been particularly contentious.
From the stltoday.com
Barenboim is a contentious figure in Israel for championing Palestinians'rights.
From the post-gazette.com
- Inclined or showing an inclination to dispute or disagree, even to engage in law suits; "a style described as abrasive and contentious"; "a disputatious lawyer"; "a litigious and acrimonious spirit"
- Involving or likely to cause controversy; "a central and contentious element of the book"- Tim W.Ferfuson
- (contentiousness) quarrelsomeness: an inclination to be quarrelsome and contentious
- Marked by heated arguments or controversy; Given to struggling with others out of jealousy or discord
- A dispute that calls for a legal remedy.
- Tending to argument or strife; quarrelsome
- A dimension of communicator style exemplified by argumentativeness; and the desire to debate points.
- Someone who habitually opposes people for no particular reason
