contentious

• Beschreibt ein Thema, eine Frage oder eine Person, die Anlass zu Meinungsverschiedenheiten oder Streit geben kann. Bezieht sich auch auf eine strittige, umstrittene Sache.

Describes a subject, issue, or person that is likely to cause disagreement or argument.

1. Causing disagreementC1formal

   Likely to cause an argument or disagreement between people.

   Umstritten

   • The contentious issue divided the committee.
   • Abortion remains a highly contentious topic in politics.
   • The new law is contentious among environmental groups.

   Synonymearguablecontestedcontroversialdebatabledisputabledivisivepolemical

   Antonymeagreeableharmoniousuncontroversial

2. ArgumentativeC1formal

   Having a tendency to argue or provoke disputes.

   Streitsüchtig

   • He has a contentious personality and often picks fights.
   • The contentious lawyer challenged every point in the contract.
   • Her contentious remarks made the meeting uncomfortable.

   Synonymeaggressiveargumentativebelligerentcombativedisputatioushostilepugnaciousquarrelsome

   Antonymeagreeableamicableconciliatorycooperativepeaceable