contentious

Collocations

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(adj.)

VERBS

be, prove | become | remain

ADV

highly, very

The new tax plan proved very contentious among members of Parliament.

rather, somewhat | politically

Definitions

adj

1

Marked by heated arguments or controversy.

Ukraine, however, will complain long and hard about a contentious second-half incident when Marko Devic's shot clearly crossed the line before it was scrambled away by John Terry, only for the officials to remain unmoved.

2

Given to struggling with others out of jealousy or discord.

She was not a contentious person as the Other had been; she did not argue and contradict everything I said.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

adjective — inclined or showing an inclination to dispute or disagree, e

combative
disputatious
disputative
litigious

Antonyms

Idioms & Phrases

Example Bank

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Ukraine, however, will complain long and hard about a contentious second-half incident when Marko Devic's shot clearly crossed the line before it was scrambled away by John Terry, only for the officia

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02

She was not a contentious person as the Other had been; she did not argue and contradict everything I said.

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03

You're being contentious.

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Discussions about religion are very often contentious.

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Religion is a contentious topic for many people.

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She was known for always being contentious.

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