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Disputatious: meaning, definitions and examples

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disputatious

 

[ dɪˈspjuːtəʃəs ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

behavior

fond of or causing heated arguments

Synonyms

argumentative, contentious, quarrelsome

Examples of usage

  • His disputatious nature often led to tension in the office meetings.
  • She was known for her disputatious attitude during class discussions.
Context #2 | Adjective

personality

inclined to argue or debate

Synonyms

controversial, opinionated, polemical

Examples of usage

  • The disputatious student always challenged the professor's opinions.
  • Being disputatious, he enjoyed engaging in intellectual discussions.

Translations

Translations of the word "disputatious" in other languages:

🇵🇹 disputador

🇮🇳 विवादास्पद

🇩🇪 streitsüchtig

🇮🇩 suka berdebat

🇺🇦 сварливий

🇵🇱 kłótliwy

🇯🇵 議論好きな

🇫🇷 disputeur

🇪🇸 discutidor

🇹🇷 tartışmacı

🇰🇷 논쟁을 좋아하는

🇸🇦 محب للنقاش

🇨🇿 hádkavý

🇸🇰 hádkavý

🇨🇳 好争论的

🇸🇮 prepiren

🇮🇸 deilugjarn

🇰🇿 дауласқыш

🇬🇪 დასჯილი

🇦🇿 mübahisəçi

🇲🇽 discutidor

Etymology

The word 'disputatious' originated from the Latin word 'disputare', meaning 'to discuss or to argue'. It entered the English language in the late 16th century. The term has evolved to describe individuals or situations that are prone to engaging in arguments or debates.

See also: disputable, disputably, disputant, disputatiously, disputatiousness, dispute, disputed, disputes, disputing, indisputable, indisputably, undisputed.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,093, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.