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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    argumentativeness combativeness contentiousness contrariness disagreeableness discord disputability erosion factionalism fractiousness intractability litigiousness obstinacy obstinateness opposition petulance pugnaciousness quarrelsomeness refractoriness rigidity scrappiness stubbornness testiness uncooperativeness unmanageability unruliness viciousness volatility belligerence bellicoseness cantankerousness captiousness contumacy crankiness crossness cussedness difficultness disputatiousness irascibility irritability orneriness peevishness prickliness querulousness recalcitrance recalcitration refractoriness truculence truculency ugliness unpleasantness

    Meaning of Disputatiousness

    The state of being disputatious, or fond of arguing or quarreling.

    Definitions

    • The quality of being disputatious, or fond of arguing or quarreling.
    • * A tendency to be argumentative or contentious.

    Etymology of Disputatiousness

    The word "disputatiousness" originates from the Latin "disputat-", which is the past participle of "disputare", meaning "to discuss" or "to argue".
    The term has been used in English since the 15th century to describe someone who is fond of arguing or quarreling.

    Example Uses

    • The team's disputatiousness made it difficult to reach a consensus on the project.
    • * Her disputatiousness in meetings often led to heated debates.
    • * The disputatiousness of the two siblings was legendary, with arguments breaking out over the smallest things.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    agreeability amenability calmness compliance conciliation cooperation cordiality diplomacy flexibility friendliness gentleness harmony meekness mildness moderation pacification peacefulness placability receptivity receptiveness serenity smoothness submissiveness tact temperateness tractability tranquility uncontentiousness willingness yieldability affability amiability concord conviviality docility geniality goodwill kindliness likability mild-manneredness neurality nonbelligerence noncombativeness noncontentiousness pacificity

    Related Nouns

    argument controversy debate disagreement discord dispute faction feud friction quarrel rivalry row spat strife struggle tug-of-war variance altercation bickering clash collision commotion confrontation contentions crossfire dialogue discussion donnybrook exchange fight fracas fray imbroglio melee negotiation polemics rhubarb set-to skirmish squabble stand-off war words

    Related Verbs

    argue bicker clash contend contest debate disagree dispute fight quarrel resist struggle wrangle altercation brood confront contravene controvert cross demur differ dissent except expostulate feud gainsay grapple hassle impugn jabber jangle litigate oppose protest reluct remonstrate repugn resist rival spat spar squabble tussle vie wrangle

    Related Adjectives

    argumentative belligerent cantankerous combative contentious discordant disputable fractious intractable litigious obstinate oppositional pugnacious quarrelsome recalcitrant refractory rival scrappy stubborn testy truculent uncooperative unruly volatile bellicose captious contrary cranky cross crotchety disputatious factious feisty fiery fractious gritty irascible irritable obstructionist peevish petulant prickly querulous scrappy testy touchy ugly unpleasant unyielding