English adjective: contentious | |||
1. | contentious inclined or showing an inclination to dispute or disagree, even to engage in law suits | ||
Samples | A style described as abrasive and contentious. A disputatious lawyer. A litigious and acrimonious spirit. | ||
Synonyms | combative, disputatious, disputative, litigious | ||
Similar | argumentative | ||
Antonyms | unargumentative | ||
2. | contentious involving or likely to cause controversy | ||
Samples | A central and contentious element of the book. | ||
Similar | controversial | ||
Antonyms | noncontroversial, uncontroversial | ||