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contentious - Dictionary definition and meaning for contentious

CONTENTIOUS

(adj.) involving or likely to cause controversy
"a central and contentious element of the book"
The fifth chapter was a central and contentious element of the book. -added by naila_inlas
(adj.) inclined or showing an inclination to dispute or disagree, even to engage in law suits
"a style described as abrasive and contentious", "a disputatious lawyer", "a litigious and acrimonious spirit"
synonyms : combative , disputatious , disputative , litigious
The writer had a a style described as abrasive and contentious. -added by naila_inlas

Mnemonics for contentious

(Tag: English) Remember as non-contented. One who is not contented is always quarrelsome.
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(Tag: ) contentious=content+tious(relate with malicious)..i.e. malicious content which pertains to argumentive or contravercial content..its so easy...right..?:)
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(Tag: ) If everyone around you is content and you are not, you might start thinking of something to make them less happy.
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(Tag: ) Contentious- (Contender+Serious) One who takes competition too serious always fights and quarrels)
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(Tag: ) Content+ious(ewww!U.S) If the "content" in an article is aimed at making the "U.S" look "eww" or bad, then that article will be controversial.
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(Tag: Contains+Tears) Crying in front of everybody can cause conspiracy!
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(Tag: ) Think "contender"--> One who is a competitor. A very competitive contender might become quarrelsome and argumentative.
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(Tag: ) A person who contains more money , name and fame will be in controversy, dispute and has the tendency to argue.
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Origin

Via French < Latin contentiosus < contendere (see contend)] added by bimal03

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