Contentious

Word CONTENTIOUS
Character 11
Hyphenation con ten tious
Pronunciations N/A

Definitions and meanings of "Contentious"

What do we mean by contentious?

Given to contention; quarrelsome. synonym: argumentative. adjective

Involving or causing contention; controversial. adjective

Apt to contend; given to angry debate; quarrelsome; perverse; litigious.

Relating to or characterized by contention or strife; involving contention or debate.

In law, relating to causes between contending parties.

Fond of contention; given to angry debate; provoking dispute or contention; quarrelsome. adjective

Relating to contention or strife; involving or characterized by contention. adjective

Contested; litigated; litigious; having power to decide controversy. adjective

Jurisdiction over matters in controversy between parties, in contradistinction to voluntary jurisdiction, or that exercised upon matters not opposed or controverted. adjective

Marked by heated arguments or controversy. adjective

Given to struggling with others out of jealousy or discord. adjective

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

Involving or likely to cause controversy adjective

Marked by heated arguments or controversy.

Given to struggling with others out of jealousy or discord.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Contentious

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The word "contentious" in example sentences

However, he also studies what he calls contentious (eristikos) or sophistical arguments: these he defines as arguments which only apparently establish their conclusions. ❋ Smith, Robin (2007)

Democrats splinter in contentious health care reform debate ❋ Unknown (2009)

The race to succeed Sen. Jim Bunning (R-Ky.) was contentious from the start. ❋ Chris Cillizza (2010)

The reason The Path has been so contentious is because it isn't particularly pleasant to play; it deals with some pretty uncomfortable issues, and there isn't much of a game mechanic as such. ❋ SVGL (2009)

I also like the possibility of the DRL keeping a huge parking lot out of that certain contentious Big Box development down on Eastern Ave. Comment by Yukon ❋ Unknown (2009)

There are plenty of reasons why recording a phone call might be useful, ranging from having an exact record of what was said in contentious battles with a service provider through to making notes on work projects afterwards (a common plight for journalists). ❋ Unknown (2010)

Within archaeology, Mr. Binford was known as a contentious advocate for his ideas. ❋ Stephen Miller (2011)

CNN Political Ticker: All politics, all the time Blog Archive - Democrats splinter in contentious health care reform debate « - Blogs from CNN. com ❋ Unknown (2009)

SMU Within archaeology, Mr. Binford was known as a contentious advocate for his ideas. ❋ Stephen Miller (2011)

As we call a contentious era in European history the Hundred Years 'War, so our war in "the Greater Middle East" has already gone on for 30 years, give or take a few. ❋ Unknown (2009)

"Spending more months, or even years, in contentious disciplinary proceedings will keep everyone mired in the past," Mitchell said. ❋ Unknown (2007)

Mitchell said "spending more months, or even years, in contentious disciplinary proceedings will keep everyone mired in the past." ❋ Unknown (2007)

For years, the United States has been in contentious litigation with Canada over tariffs imposed on Canadian lumber imports. ❋ Unknown (2006)

One that is especially vivid, and that touched many aspects of American life that remain contentious today, occurred during the Populist era, toward the end of the nineteenth century — roughly from 1880 through the middle of the 1890s. ❋ Unknown (2005)

As a result of that and other factors, House conservatives have decided to start giving more financial help to fellow conservatives locked in contentious Republican primaries. ❋ Unknown (2004)

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