argumentative

Example Sentences

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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

Or even to prevent triggering and problematic contestants from infiltrating a space that could harm a woman, a woman whose family history has aleady been marked with argumentative, angry parents.

From Salon • Apr. 1, 2024

Even a teacher pitched in, assigning the students in her English class an argumentative essay persuading Bacon to come to Payson High.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2024

“But this was not the first call I’ve received about my child, Dr. Cook. Now, Brianna can be argumentative, I’ll be the first to admit that. She unfortunately got it from me.”

From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas