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Meaning
Adj
●
Marked by
heated
arguments
or controversy.
●
Given to
struggling
with others
out of
jealousy
or discord.
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Origin
contentious
English
contentiosus
Latin
contentio
Latin
Sourced from
Etym
Synonyms
Disputed
Disputes
Controversial
Hostile
Disputable
Belligerent
Related
Divisive
Problematic
Unpopular
Dubious
Tenuous
Contested
Ambiguous
Consequential
Provocative
Troublesome
Politicized
Polarizing
Confrontational
Questionable
Complicated
Disagreeable
Debatable
Vociferous
Acrimonious
Salient
Polarising
Egregious
Significant
Complex
Influential
Vague
Unsettled
Troubling
Contradictory
Contestable
Debated
Restrictive
Intractable
Elusive
Unclear
Uncertain
Partisan
Challenging
Pertinent
Important
Conflictual
Inconclusive
Dramatic
Fractious
Political
Perplexing
Prevalent
Critical
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