Vocab Bloom Hub

eristical

/ɪˈrɪs.tɪ.kəl/

1 entry

adjective

C2formalcommonobsolete/ɪˈrɪs.tɪ.kəl/

An obsolete adjective describing a person or argument that is given to disputation or controversy, often for its own sake.

  • 🇷🇺Устаревшее прилагательное, описывающее человека или аргумент, склонного к спорам или полемике, часто ради самого спора.
  1. Argumentative for its own sake C2 formal

    Inclined to engage in debate or dispute, often using clever but misleading arguments, primarily for the sake of arguing rather than seeking truth.

    • His eristical style frustrated the committee, as he seemed more interested in winning points than solving the problem.
    • The philosopher was known for his eristical dialogues, which often left his opponents confused.
    • She found his eristical comments unhelpful during the serious negotiation.

    🇷🇺Спорный ради спора

    Synonyms: argumentativecaptiouscontentiousdisputatiouseristicpolemicalsophistical

    Antonyms: conciliatorycooperative