contentious
13 points
English
11 letters
Uncommon
Commonness #38,227
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Definitions
adjective
involving or likely to cause controversy
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/kʌntˈɛnʃʌs/ · 3 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Synonyms
involving or likely to cause controversy
inclined or showing an inclination to dispute or disagree, even to engage in law suits
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
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