Disputatious: meaning, definitions and examples
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disputatious
[ dɪˈspjuːtəʃəs ]
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.
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
Word origin
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.