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argumentative

[ahr-gyuh-men-tuh-tiv] / ˌɑr gyəˈmɛn tə tɪv /
ADJECTIVE
wanting to quarrel
Synonyms
STRONGEST
belligerent combative contentious opinionated
WEAK
contrary controversial disputatious factious fire-eating having a chip on one's shoulder litigious pugnacious quarrelsome salty scrappy spiky touchy
Antonyms
STRONGEST
compromising
WEAK
agreeable complaisant friendly

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

Ravizza moved up to the drive-thru window and became argumentative with a male employee.

From Seattle Times • May 28, 2024

Even a teacher pitched in, assigning the students in her English class an argumentative essay persuading Bacon to come to Payson High.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2024

He has a huge heart, but he’s stubborn and argumentative.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman