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Synonyms & Similar Words
contentiousness
argumentativeness
belligerence
bellicosity
pugnacity
combativeness
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hostility
antagonism
opposition
resistance
defensiveness
irascibility
testiness
peevishness
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irritability
fractiousness
contrariness
crankiness
cantankerousness
disputatiousness
litigiousness
quarrelsome
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Meaning of Quarrelsomeness
The primary meaning of the word "Quarrelsomeness" refers to the quality of being quarrelsome, or having a tendency to argue or dispute.
Definitions
- The state or quality of being quarrelsome, or having a tendency to argue or dispute
- A disposition to be contentious or disputatious, often in a petty or annoying manner
- A characteristic of being prone to disagreements or altercations, often due to a quick temper or a strong sense of self-importance
Etymology of Quarrelsomeness
The word "Quarrelsomeness" originates from the Old French word "querele", meaning "complaint" or "grievance", which is derived from the Latin word "querela", meaning "lament" or "complaint"
The word has been in use since the 15th century, initially referring to a formal complaint or grievance, but later evolving to describe a person's disposition or tendency to be quarrelsome
Example Uses
- The politician's quarrelsomeness made it difficult for her to build alliances with her colleagues
- His quarrelsomeness was notorious, and people often avoided him at social gatherings
- The quarrelsomeness of the two siblings was a source of concern for their parents, who tried to teach them how to resolve conflicts peacefully