Adverb for causing, or likely to cause, an argument or controversy
“For decades, insect evolution has been a highly contentious issue.”
Adverb for involving heated argument or emotions
“It is a space where locals engage in a contentious debate over ethnic nationalism and identity.”
Adverb for having a predisposition to fight or engage in confrontations
“We have always been a contentious people without any hesitation to tear down our leaders.”
Adverb for disposed to being argumentative or quarrelsome
“Although often remembered today as a divisive figure with a contentious personality, Garrison had a much different image among his closest followers.”
Adverb for hostile or adversarial in nature
Adverb for tending to stir up conflict
Adverb for unfriendly and bad-tempered in nature
Adverb for of, or related to, a sect or faction, especially one that is dissenting
Adverb for arousing or able to arouse intense feeling
Adverb for requiring sensitive or careful handling
Adverb for of or involving strongly critical or disputatious writing or speech
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