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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 | ||
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