contentious

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(con-ten-tious) 3 syllables

Definition

adjective. describing someone who likes to argue or cause fights.

Example Sentence

She was a contentious teenager.

More Example Sentences

We tried to avoid contentious topics during our meeting.

Synonyms

argumentative; quarrelsome; combative

Antonyms

peaceful; friendly; calm

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Rhymes

  • contentious
  • pretentious
  • tendentious

  • conscientious
  • unpretentious