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contentious in inglese:

1. who likes to argue



2. contend


His lawyers contend that he is telling the truth one of the groups contending for power
The defendant contended that he was driving within the speed limit.
he contends that the judge was wrong
You contend that creativity is as important as literacy
He had to contend against physical suffering.
The chemical industry has to contend with European climate policy.
... of change True liberals contend that societies can change...
Besides those serious problems, he had to contend with all sorts of people.
To contend in a joust, be it verbal, one must also behave in a chivalrous way.

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Word Formation (Year 3)

3. causing or likely to cause disagreement



4. likely to argue



Inglese parola "contentious"(likely to argue) si verifica in set:

English Advanced Adjectives