contentious

• Описывает тему, вопрос или человека, которые могут вызвать разногласия или споры.

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.

   Спорный

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

   Synonymsarguablecontestedcontroversialdebatabledisputabledivisivepolemical

   Antonymsagreeableharmoniousuncontroversial

2. ArgumentativeC1formal

   Having a tendency to argue or provoke disputes.

   Спорный

   • 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.

   Synonymsaggressiveargumentativebelligerentcombativedisputatioushostilepugnaciousquarrelsome

   Antonymsagreeableamicableconciliatorycooperativepeaceable