Antonyms
Etymology

1. contentious

adjective. ['kənˈtɛnʃəs'] involving or likely to cause controversy.

Antonyms

Etymology

  • contentiosus (Latin)
  • contentio (Latin)

Rhymes with Contentious

  • unpretentious
  • conscientious
  • tendentious
  • pretentious

How do you pronounce contentious?

Pronounce contentious as kənˈtɛnʃəs.

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2. contentious

adjective. ['kənˈtɛnʃəs'] inclined or showing an inclination to dispute or disagree, even to engage in law suits.

Etymology

  • contentiosus (Latin)
  • contentio (Latin)