The term "contentious" describes someone or something that is prone to disputes or quarrels. It implies an argumentative or controversial nature.
El término "contentious" describe a alguien o algo que es propenso a disputas o peleas. Implica una naturaleza argumentativa o controvertida.
| Word | contentious |
|---|---|
| Part of Speech | ADJ. |
| Definition | quarrelsome. |
| Sentence | Disagreeing violently with the referees' ruling, the coach became so contentious that they threw him out of the game. |
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