What is another word for contentious?
Pronunciation: [kəntˈɛnʃəs] (IPA) 
Contentious is a word that refers to something or someone that is likely to create disagreement or arguments. There are several synonyms available for the word contentious, including contentious, disputable, controversial, argumentative, polemical, and litigious. These words all share the common trait of describing situations that are likely to result in disagreements or arguments. Disputable and controversial are both words that describe situations where there is a disagreement or controversy, but they tend to have a less intense connotation than contentious. Argumentative and polemical both refer to situations where there is a strong desire to argue or debate, while litigious refers to situations that are likely to end up in a legal dispute.
