Dictionary and Thesaurus

Definition of Contentious

• (a.) Fond of contention; given to angry debate; provoking dispute or contention; quarrelsome.
• (a.) Relating to contention or strife; involving or characterized by contention.
• (a.) Contested; litigated; litigious; having power to decide controversy.

Synonyms of Contentious

• Combative
• Disputatious
• Disputative
• Litigious

Antonyms of Contentious

Homophones of Contentious