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Likely to cause disagreement, or inclined to argue.

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contentious

The contentious proposal required a longer discussion than expected.
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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.
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