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Contentious /kənˈtɛnʃəs/

📖 Adjective 🔥 common

Definitions

📝 Causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial.

🇮🇳 विवादास्पद / झगड़ालू

💡 Simple: Likely to start a fight or a debate.

Abortion is a highly contentious issue.

🔄 Word Forms

contentiously (adverb) contentiousness (noun)

✅ Synonyms

❌ Antonyms

🔗 Collocations

contentious issue contentious relationship

🔀 Related Words

📍 Usage Context

News, politics, and social debates.

📚 Grammar Notes

Can describe both a topic and a person who likes to argue.

From 'contend' (to fight/strive).

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