contentious
Translation
contentious, controversial, argumentative
Examples
It was a contentious decision to close the factory.
It was a contentious decision to close the factory.
He has a contentious personality.
He has a contentious personality.
Grammar Patterns
a contentious issue/topic/subject A controversial subject. Politics is a contentious topic.
Similar Words
Synonyms: controversial, debatable, argumentative; Antonyms: agreeable, uncontroversial
Etymology
From 'contention' + '-ous', an adjective-forming suffix. Literally means 'full of contention'.
Memory Tips
A 'contentious' issue is one that people 'contend' over.