Lexic.us

Definition of Contentious

1. Adjective. Inclined or showing an inclination to dispute or disagree, even to engage in law suits. "A litigious and acrimonious spirit"

2. Adjective. Involving or likely to cause controversy. "A central and contentious element of the book"

Definition of Contentious

1. a. Fond of contention; given to angry debate; provoking dispute or contention; quarrelsome.

Definition of Contentious

1. [adj]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Contentious

contend contended contender contenders contending contends content content contented contentedly

contentedness contentednesses contenting contention contentions contentious (current term) contentiously contentiousness contentment contentments

contents content analysis content validity content word conterminous conterminously contes contessa contessas contest

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