contentious

[US]/kənˈtenʃəs/
[UK]/kənˈtenʃəs/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. causing or likely to cause disagreement or argument; controversial

Example Sentences

contentious clause in a treaty

a contentious clause in a treaty

the contentious territory of clinical standards.

Abortion is a highly contentious issue.

the socio-economic plan had been the subject of contentious debate.

Real-world Examples

And even this point is highly contentious.

Source: Kurzgesagt science animation

Senate debate is expected to be long and contentious.

Source: VOA Standard June 2013 Collection

Elsewhere, the proliferating turbines are contentious.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

Or I know this is a contentious issue.

Source: Emma's delicious English

And why is it so contentious?

Source: CNN 10 Student English January 2023 Compilation

Mr. Biden has yet to allay concerns about the most contentious aspects of his career.

Source: New York Times

You may have noticed that conservation can be… contentious.

Source: "Minute Earth" Fun Science (Selected Bilingual)

U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman recently described the contentious negotiations.

Source: VOA Standard April 2014 Collection

It seems like the mood is very contentious at that conference.

Source: NPR News February 2016 Compilation

We have deep concerns about these highly contentious settlement construction announcements.

Source: BBC Listening February 2015 Collection

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