American English pronunciation
How to pronounce contentious
IPA transcription: [kən'tɛnʃəs]
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Adjective
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inclined or showing an inclination to dispute or disagree, even to engage in law suits
“a style described as abrasive and contentious”
“a disputatious lawyer”
“a litigious and acrimonious spirit”
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involving or likely to cause controversy; - Tim W.Ferfuson
“a central and contentious element of the book”
Usage examples
- These discussions are usually among the most contentious at CoP meetings.
- The naming of the bridge was reported as a contentious matter.
- This interpretation is contentious.
- The act also established daylight saving time, itself a contentious idea.
- The taxonomic placement of "Avicennia" is contentious.
- It has also participated in numerous public policy debates, often on contentious social issues.
- The position of the Chinese government on climate change is contentious.
- The choice was an often contentious debate that riled the passions of party leaders.
- One of the most contentious provisions, the one banning nepotism was conceded by Chamorro.
- Public access to the Park, especially from Marana, has become contentious.