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contentious
adjective as in quarrelsome
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Example Sentences
Secondly, contested notions of fairness are so often central to the most contentious political arguments, and this one is no different.
Certain picks have proven contentious and may face obstacles.
However, using this type of burning, known as cultural burning, for managing severe wildfires in Australia remains contentious.
Schiff’s contentious relationship with Trump — and Trump’s disdain for him — stem directly from Schiff’s work in the House to hold the Republican accountable before and during his first term in office.
Colbert pointed to years of a contentious relationship between the two men.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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