contentiousness (Meaning)
contentiousness (n)
an inclination to be quarrelsome and contentious
Synonyms & Antonyms of contentiousness
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
- friendliness
- cordiality
- affability
- benevolence
- affability
- friendliness
- graciousness
- pleasantness
- graciousness
- geniality
- benevolence
- nonaggression
- geniality
- gentleness
- nonaggression
- sociability
- gentleness
- cordiality
- pacifism
- sociability
- antimilitarism
- pacifism
- antimilitarism
- amiability
- amiability
- pleasantness
Synonyms:
- irascibility
- crankiness
- petulance
- testiness
- rudeness
- orneriness
- irritability
- surliness
- querulousness
- huffiness
- unfriendliness
- imperialism
- crossness
- irritableness
- chip on one's shoulder
- acidity
- fierceness
- militarism
- pettishness
- peevishness
- fretfulness
- fractiousness
- grouchiness
- hyperaggressiveness
- grumpiness
- captiousness
- disagreeableness
- jingoism
- militantness
- biliousness
Antonyms:
contentiousness Sentence Examples
- The contentiousness of the debate escalated as each side became more entrenched in their positions.
- The contentiousness of the meeting made it difficult to reach a consensus on the proposed changes.
- The contentiousness of the divorce proceedings prolonged the legal battle and increased the emotional toll on both parties.
- The contentiousness of the issue led to heated arguments among family members during the holiday dinner.
- The contentiousness of the negotiations between the labor union and management resulted in a prolonged strike.
- The contentiousness of the topic made it challenging for the moderator to maintain order during the panel discussion.
- The contentiousness of the court case spilled over into public discourse, with opinions sharply divided.
- The contentiousness of the relationship between the two countries threatened to destabilize the region.
- The contentiousness of the city council meeting reflected the deep divisions within the community.
- The contentiousness of the debate over healthcare reform underscored the complexities of the issue.
FAQs About the word contentiousness
an inclination to be quarrelsome and contentious
aggression, combativeness, hostility, aggressiveness, feistiness, quarrelsomeness, truculence, antagonism, militance, disputatiousness
friendliness, cordiality, affability, benevolence, affability, friendliness, graciousness, pleasantness, graciousness, geniality
The contentiousness of the debate escalated as each side became more entrenched in their positions.
The contentiousness of the meeting made it difficult to reach a consensus on the proposed changes.
The contentiousness of the divorce proceedings prolonged the legal battle and increased the emotional toll on both parties.
The contentiousness of the issue led to heated arguments among family members during the holiday dinner.
