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contentious

/kənˈtɛnʃəs/

Translations

contentiousadjective

more contentious

Comp.

most contentious

Super.

/kənˈtɛnʃəs/

The new policy is a contentious issue among the board members.

Новая политика является спорным вопросом среди членов совета.

The proposal was considered contentious and sparked a heated debate.

Предложение считалось дискуссионным и вызвало горячие дебаты.

His contentious remarks often lead to arguments.

Его конфликтные замечания часто приводят к спорам.

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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.