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What is another word for Contentiousness? – 132 Contentiousness Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    argumentativeness disputatiousness quarrelsomeness belligerence combativeness aggressiveness hostility antagonism opposition contrariness rebelliousness recalcitrance obstinacy stubbornness intransigence uncooperativeness disagreeability cantankerousness irascibility testiness irritability fractiousness petulance peevishness querulousness litigiousness contentious bellicose pugnacious truculent disputative.

    Meaning of Contentiousness

    The primary meaning of "Contentiousness" refers to a tendency to argue or disagree.

    Definitions

    • Having or showing a tendency to argue or disagree
    • Characterized by or disposed to argument or controversy
    • Inclined to dispute or contradict

    Etymology of Contentiousness

    The word "Contentiousness" originates from the Latin "contentiosus," meaning "disputatious" or "argumentative," which is derived from "contentio," meaning "strife" or "debate."
    The term has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe individuals or situations characterized by a tendency to argue or disagree.

    Example Uses

    • The contentiousness of the debate made it difficult to reach a consensus.
    • Her contentiousness in the meeting led to a heated argument with her colleague.
    • The contentiousness of the issue has sparked a national debate.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    amicability affability agreeability congeniality cordiality cooperation conciliation concord harmony peacefulness serenity tranquility calmness composure placidity gentleness mildness meekness docility submissiveness acquiescence compliance obedience.

    Related Nouns

    argument debate dispute controversy disagreement quarrel fight conflict struggle opposition resistance defiance rebellion protest demonstration riot upheaval turmoil commotion chaos discord strife rancor animosity hostility antagonism enmity.

    Related Verbs

    argue debate dispute quarrel fight contend struggle oppose resist defy rebel protest demonstrate riot clash collide conflict disagree contradict deny refute reject spurn scorn disdain.

    Related Adjectives

    argumentative disputatious quarrelsome belligerent combative aggressive hostile antagonistic oppositional resistant defiant rebellious contentious bellicose pugnacious truculent disputative cantankerous irascible testy irritable fractious petulant peevish querulous litigious.