argumentative
Example Sentences
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He was never petulant, argumentative or stubborn – though I knew he was easily capable of those emotions.
From Salon • Mar. 13, 2025
Ms Belinfante said she was described by officers as "rude and argumentative" and was "verbally abusive" towards them as she was escorted from the airport.
From BBC • Sep. 2, 2024
They warned each other that he could be argumentative and to tread lightly around him.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2024
The plant’s management complained that he was demanding and argumentative, and his supervisor barred him from returning.
From New York Times • Dec. 28, 2023
"Well, I'm not sure you can do that, Mr. Stevenson. I think you might have a conflict there," he said, and then his voice shifted from argumentative to blandly matter-of-fact.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
Vocabulary lists containing argumentative
Common Core Grades 7–8, List 1
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Common Core Grade 6, List 1
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Common Core Grades 9–10, List 1
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