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Which word fits this meaning? Likely to cause disagreement, or inclined to argue.
adjective
Reveal word and examples contentious The contentious proposal required a longer discussion than expected. Dictionary practice example. The use of an apartment courtyard became contentious when some residents proposed weekend music sessions and others wanted a reliably quiet space. From A Firm Discussion Without a Fight . Full dictionary entry How did you do before revealing the answer?
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