| 释义 |
con·ten·tious
\kənˈtenchəs\ adjective
Etymology: Middle English contenciose, from Latin contentiosus, from contentio contention + -osus -ose, -ous
1.
a. : given to contention : marked by an often perverse and wearisome tendency to quarrels and disputes
< a contentious nature >
b. : engaged in, employed in, or serving to carry on contention
< contentious language >
< contentious objection >
< the most contentious, quarrelsome, disagreeing crew — George Berkeley >
2. : likely to cause contention : apt to arouse argument, conflict, or marked difference of opinion
< a contentious argument >
< a contentious issue >
3. : relating to or involving the litigation of differences between contending parties
Synonyms: see belligerent |