Argumentative

As a consequence of a psychological phenomenon that might be called "argumentative reasoning," we're very skillful at arguing a particular case. ❋ Gretchen Rubin (2011)

But to say if some of them owned slaves or thought of women or minorities as less than equal, then that must mean they were wrong on the 2nd, is just plain argumentative. ❋ Unknown (2007)

It was one of the toughest assignments of senior year -- a 4,000-word argumentative essay on a controversial topic. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Relevant to this discussion is the phenomenon of the so-called argumentative child. ❋ John Rosemond (2007)

This again is to say that it is due to the badness of the audience when his rhetoric includes aspects which are not in line with the idea of argumentative and pertinent rhetoric. (iii) In dealing with methods of traditional rhetoric Aristotle obviously assumes that even methods which have traditionally been used instead of argumentation can be refined so that they support the aim of an argumentative style of rhetoric. ❋ Rapp, Christof (2002)

Templates, Tips and Examples Persuasive essay, also known as argumentative essay or argument essay, is used to convince the reader of a writer's argument (s) relating to a debatable issue. ❋ Unknown (2008)

He said Jared Loughner had not displayed in the neighborhood the kind of argumentative, nonsensical behavior that raised concerns about his mental health at Pima Community College, where he was suspended last fall and directed to get a mental evaluation before returning. ❋ Unknown (2011)

"There were a few- un-American dirty commie pinko symps, no doubt- who decried the resultant proliferation of "argumentative" devices among high-powered autos." ❋ EliRabett (2009)

But my aim here is at a particular kind of history--an 'argumentative' history, for lack of a better phrase - which explores the appearance and construction of canonical texts within particular arguments, and tries generally to avoid taking a position on the merits of substantive claims. ❋ Mary L. Dudziak (2009)

Libertarians, in a kind of argumentative trickery, have sought to link Garrett Hardin's "The Tragedy of the Commons" to public lands in order to make their case against public ownership. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Britain's richest musician -- who claims in court documents that Mills was "argumentative" and "rude to the staff" during their four-year marriage -- could pay up to $400 million in the divorce. ❋ Unknown (2007)

However, the "argumentative" student's behavior was totally inappropriate. ❋ Seeking Solace (2006)

And yet his writings are philosophically "argumentative" in a way much earlier medieval philosophy is not and that looks much more familiar to present-day readers. ❋ Spade, Paul Vincent (2004)

It is by these observations, and a wary reasoning by analogy in that kind of argumentative process, which Suidas calls dialectick induction — that I draw and set up this position as most true and veritable; ❋ Unknown (2003)

There were a few-un-American dirty commie pinko symps, no doubt-who decried the resultant proliferation of "argumentative" devices among high-powered autos. ❋ Foster, Alan Dean, 1946- (1977)

"I have tried him repeated and often," he says, kind of argumentative-like. ❋ Dorothy Scarborough (1906)

[The law] [students] were an unusually argumentative [group]. ❋ Lpl4o1 (2008)

[Sam] is a very argumentative person, [especially] towards [Kendra]. ❋ Eppingke822 (2010)

I [get into] an [argument] with <[insert] female name here>. ❋ Venomizer (2004)

The [argument] started out friendly, but after I was no longer able to mediate between the two parties, it [evolved] into a [fist]/foot/food-fight. ❋ Diggity Monkeez (2005)

a) -"I've had enough of you!" "Oh yea?" "Yea! I want a divorce!" b) -"I [hate the way] you [keep on screwing] my sister! Especially since we just got married last night!" "You're pissing me off bitch! *punches, kicks, stabs* "Oh my god, I'm so sorry Mindy!" c) "Oh yea? You think [our son] should grow up being a Catholic? We'll see!" *plots devious plan before stabbing husband to death the next day* ❋ The Cheese (2003)

a. I'd say just don't try arguing with females; give up and [save your breath], cuz you're not going to win. If you did get into an argument, immediately admit defeat. b. Logic is irrelevant when a guy [argues] with a girl, especially if the guy actually has a [good point]... ❋ Jimmy_Janga (2011)

Person 1: hey, why is [Karl] being so fucking [salty]? Person 2: i don't know, but with those [sodium chloride] levels, he could win a lot of arguments ❋ Kurt Cocaine (2015)

"I am right." "[You are wrong]." "I AM right." "[You ARE WRONG]." -ad [infinitum]. ❋ Pip (2003)

I have just had an argument with my boyfriend about what the phrase 'no comment means'. He does [not want] to comment on a subject that is important to me. I hate having an argument over [something like that]..i'm going to call him and [make up] ❋ Tapiwa Wa Chris (2007)

[Thelma] knew that Shithead had started an [argumentation] as soon as she had taking a bite of that [Slim Jim]. ❋ RustyFerretStudios (2013)