disputative

Example Sentences

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The U. S., under the impression that there was still time and room to make up its mind, was arguing along as it always had: in straggling, disputative, disorderly democracy.

From Time Magazine Archive

Here again I brought my self into a premunire with the disputative Caledonian.

From The Expedition of Humphry Clinker by Smollett, T. (Tobias)

Therefore he was exactly in that mental condition which would make him a good pupil, because he would be a disputative one.

From A Modern Wizard by Ottolengui, Rodrigues

And his disputative countenance changed to a pleasant expression.

From The Progressionists, and Angela. by Bolanden, Conrad von

His lively style and his avoidance of anything subtle or disputative, though he never conceals his political sympathies, united with his ample resources of Parliamentary and political knowledge, fit him admirably for this modest undertaking. 

From The Religious Life of London by Ritchie, J. Ewing (James Ewing)