Disputatiousness: meaning, definitions and examples

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disputatiousness

[ dɪˌspjuː.təˈʃəs.nəs ]

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behavior

The quality of being argumentative or inclined to argue. It refers to a tendency to engage in disputes or controversies.

Synonyms

contentious nature, contentiousness, quarrelsomeness

Examples of usage

He was known for his disputatiousness, always ready to challenge any statement.
Her disputatiousness often led to heated debates with her colleagues.

Translations

Translations of the word "disputatiousness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 disputatividade

🇮🇳 विवादप्रियता

🇩🇪 Streitsucht

🇮🇩 sifat suka berdebat

🇺🇦 спірливість

🇵🇱 kłótliwość

🇯🇵 論争好き

🇫🇷 disputativité

🇪🇸 disputabilidad

🇹🇷 tartışmacılık

🇰🇷 논쟁을 좋아함

🇸🇦 حب الجدال

🇨🇿 hádatelnost

🇸🇰 hádkavosť

🇨🇳 好争论

🇸🇮 spornost

🇮🇸 deilugirni

🇰🇿 дау-жанжалшылдық

🇬🇪 საკამათოობა

🇦🇿 mübahisəçilik

🇲🇽 disputabilidad

Word origin

The word 'disputatiousness' is derived from the word 'disputatious', which has its roots in the Latin word 'disputare' meaning 'to discuss, to argue'. The suffix '-ness' is added to form the noun 'disputatiousness'. The term has been used in the English language to describe the behavior of individuals who are argumentative or inclined to argue since the 17th century.