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contentious

UK
/kənˈtɛnʃəs/
US
/kənˈtɛnʃəs/

Translations

contentiousadjective
more contentious
Comp.
most contentious
Super.
UK
/kənˈtɛnʃəs/
US
/kənˈtɛnʃəs/
controverséSe dit d’une idée, d’une décision ou d’une mesure qui suscite la controverse.
The new policy is highly contentious and has sparked debates across the community.
La nouvelle politique est très controversée et a suscité des débats dans toute la communauté.
contentieuxTerme juridique : relatif à un litige ou à une contestation portée devant un tribunal.
The firm specialises in both contentious and non-contentious legal work.
Le cabinet est spécialisé dans le contentieux comme dans le non-contentieux.
Additional translations
conflictuelEmployé pour des situations marquées par des désaccords ou des tensions.
querelleurPour une personne encline à se disputer ou à provoquer des querelles.
Synonyms
controversial
disputatious
argumentative
quarrelsome
belligerent
combative
polemical
Antonyms
agreeable
uncontroversial
peaceful

Definitions

contentiousadjective
Causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial.
The new policy is highly contentious and has sparked debates across the community.
Involving a lot of arguing or disagreement.
The meeting was contentious, with both sides refusing to compromise.
Of a person: inclined to argue or provoke disagreement; quarrelsome.
He became a contentious neighbor, always ready to complain about the smallest disturbance.
Law: relating to or arising out of a dispute that is contested in court.
The firm specialises in both contentious and non-contentious legal work.
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