Meaning & Definition of Contentious in English
English⟶
Contentious
/kəntɛnʃəs/
adjective
1. Inclined or showing an inclination to dispute or disagree, even to engage in law suits
- "A style described as abrasive and contentious"
- "A disputatious lawyer"
- "A litigious and acrimonious spirit"
synonym:
- contentious,
- combative,
- disputatious,
- disputative,
- litigious
2. Involving or likely to cause controversy
- "A central and contentious element of the book"- tim w.ferfuson
synonym:
- contentious