contentious

11 plus vocabulary word for grammar school entrance exams

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Learn the meaning of contentious with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

contentious

(adjective)

Meaning

likely to cause disagreement

Example

"The contentious debate left the committee divided on the issue."

Synonyms

controversialdisputed

Antonyms

agreeableuncontentious