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contentious /kən'ten∫əs/

Anh-Việt Anh-Anh

Tính từ

thích tranh cãi, hay gây gổ

có khả năng gây tranh cãi, bất hòa

a contentious clause in a treaty

một điều khỏan hiệp ước dễ gây tranh cãi bất hòa

* Các từ tương tự:
contentiously, contentiousness
adjective

[more ~; most ~]

likely to cause people to argue or disagree

I think it's wise to avoid such a highly contentious [=controversial] topic/issue at a dinner party.

involving a lot of arguing

After a contentious debate, members of the committee finally voted to approve the funding.

They have a contentious relationship. [=they argue with each other a lot]

likely or willing to argue

a contentious student

The dispute involves one of the region's most contentious leaders.