Definition of CONTENTIOUS

contentious

Adjective Satellite

  • inclined or showing an inclination to dispute or disagree, even to engage in law suits
    • "a style described as abrasive and contentious"
  • involving or likely to cause controversy; - Tim W.Ferfuson
    • "a central and contentious element of the book"

Adj

  • Marked by heated arguments or controversy.
  • Given to struggling with others out of jealousy or discord.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle French contentieux, from Latin contentiōsus (“quarrelsome, perverse”), from contentiō (“contention”), from contendere, past participle contentus (“to contend”). Equivalent to English contention + -ous.

Scrabble Score: 13

contentious is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
contentious is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
contentious is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 17

contentious is a valid Words With Friends word