American English pronunciation

How to pronounce contentious

IPA transcription: [kən'tɛnʃəs]

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Adjective

  • 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”

  • 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.