Contentious: meaning, definitions and examples

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contentious

[ kənˈtɛnʃəs ]

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debate

causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial

Synonyms

argumentative, controversial, disputable

Examples of usage

The issue of climate change is highly contentious among scientists.
The contentious debate between the two politicians lasted for hours.

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dispute

involving a lot of disagreement and arguing

Synonyms

disputatious, quarrelsome

Examples of usage

The contentious relationship between the two neighbors led to multiple disputes.
The contentious issue of land ownership resulted in a legal battle.

Translations

Translations of the word "contentious" in other languages:

🇵🇹 contencioso

🇮🇳 विवादास्पद (vivādaspaḍ)

🇩🇪 umstritten

🇮🇩 kontroversial

🇺🇦 суперечливий

🇵🇱 kontrowersyjny

🇯🇵 議論の多い (ぎろんのおおい, giron no ooi)

🇫🇷 controversé

🇪🇸 controvertido

🇹🇷 tartışmalı

🇰🇷 논란이 많은 (nonlani maneun)

🇸🇦 خلافي (khilāfī)

🇨🇿 sporný

🇸🇰 sporný

🇨🇳 有争议的 (yǒu zhēngyì de)

🇸🇮 spor

🇮🇸 umdeildur

🇰🇿 айтыс-тартыс

🇬🇪 საკამათო (sak'amat'o)

🇦🇿 mübahisəli

🇲🇽 controvertido

Word origin

The word 'contentious' originated from the Latin word 'contentiosus', which means contentious or quarrelsome. It has been used in the English language since the 15th century. Over the years, 'contentious' has evolved to describe anything that causes or involves disagreement, controversy, or argument. Its usage has been prominent in legal, political, and social contexts.