Top synonyms for “contentious”: combative, disputatious, disputative, litigious, argumentative, controversial.
Definitions
- (adjective)involving or likely to cause controversy“a central and contentious element of the book”
- (adjective)inclined or showing an inclination to dispute or disagree, even to engage in law suits“a style described as abrasive and contentious”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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Common synonyms for "contentious" include combative, disputatious, disputative, litigious, argumentative, controversial. Our thesaurus lists 6 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What does "contentious" mean?
involving or likely to cause controversy Example: "a central and contentious element of the book"
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