argumentative

Example Sentences

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He was never petulant, argumentative or stubborn – though I knew he was easily capable of those emotions.

From Salon • Mar. 13, 2025

Ms Belinfante said she was described by officers as "rude and argumentative" and was "verbally abusive" towards them as she was escorted from the airport.

From BBC • Sep. 2, 2024

Ravizza moved up to the drive-thru window and became argumentative with a male employee.

From Seattle Times • May 28, 2024

They warned each other that he could be argumentative and to tread lightly around him.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2024

He sat glumly through the rest of the hearing, holding his head, which I found even more disheartening than when he was argumentative and distraught.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson